Battle

Battle of Happo

7 May 1592 · 35.18° N, 128.55° E

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When
7 May 1592
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
35.18° N, 128.55° E
Description
battle of the 1592 Japanese invasion of Korea
Naval
yes

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Battle of Happo

The Battle of Happo was a naval engagement on May 7, 1592, one of the three Joseon naval campaigns of 1592 conducted by Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin during Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) against the Japanese forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. These campaigns made Yi a legendary figure in Korean history. The campaigns of Yi were vital in halting the Japanese invasion.

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