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The Imjin War: For Dummies

By ThiccolasTheWideFurby

  • Toyotomi Hideyoshi

    Toyotomi Hideyoshi
    Nine years after the previous leader of Japan, Oda Nobunaga died, Toyotomi Hideyoshi has gained control.

  • King Seonjo

    King Seonjo
    Hideyoshi sends emissaries to the court of King Seonjo
    and Korea sends its own back.

  • Troops

    Troops
    First Japanese troops land on the Korean Penisula.

  • Retaliate!

    Korea decides to retaliate.

  • Hasan-do

    Hasan-do
    Korea wins the battle of Hasan-do, which was also one of Japan's greatest defeats.

  • China Enters

    China learns that it will be affected by the battles taking place.

  • China vs. Japan

    China sends troops to force the Japanese away.

  • I guess China won

    I guess China won
    Japan withdraws its forces.

  • Peace Talks!

    The Japanese and Chinese hold peace talks.

  • Peace Takes Time

    These peace talks span almost four years before a decision is made.

  • Strong Comeback

    The Japanese attack Korea in the Battle of Chilcheollyang, destroying 13 fleets after admiral Yi Sun Shin was imprisoned.

  • Oh wait, nevermind, sorry Japan...

    The reinstated Admiral Yi leads Korea to their greatest victory yet

  • Three More Months

    Fighting continues for three months before soldiers are called to retreat.

  • Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Hideyoshi Dead!?

    Unbeknownst to his soldiers, Toyotomi Hideyoshi dies back in Japan.

  • The End

    The End
    Admiral Yi dies in one of the final battles.

  • Sources

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oda_Nobunaga https://www.britannica.com/biography/Toyotomi-Hideyoshi https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/daily/military-history/the-imjin-war-the-japanese-invasion-of-korea/ https://www.thoughtco.com/the-imjin-war-1592-98-4016849 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasions_of_Korea_(1592%E2%80%931598)