Historical Events tagged with "ding ruchang"
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Military & Warfare
Decisive naval clash at Yalu River
September 17th, 1894 130 years ago
The Battle of the Yalu River marked a significant naval engagement during the First Sino-Japanese War. Occurring off the coast of Korea, the battle involved Japanese and Qing Dynasty naval forces. The Japanese fleet, under Admiral Heihachiro Togo, confronted the Chinese Beiyang Fleet led by Admiral Ding Ruchang. The engagement resulted in a decisive victory for Japan, showcasing their naval strength and tactics while highlighting the weaknesses of the Chinese fleet.
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