Battle of Ganghwa
The Battle of Ganghwa was fought during the conflict between Korea and the United States in 1871. In May, an expedition of five Asiatic Squadron warships set sail from Japan to Korea in order to establish trade relations, ensure the safety of shipwrecked sailors, and to find out what happened to the crew of the SS General Sherman. When American forces arrived in Korea, the originally peaceful mission turned into a battle when guns from a Korean fort suddenly opened fire on the Americans. The battle to capture Ganghwa Island's forts was the largest engagement of the conflict.
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Battle of Ganghwa
The Battle of Ganghwa was fought during the conflict between Korea and the United States in 1871. In May, an expedition of five Asiatic Squadron warships set sail from Japan to Korea in order to establish trade relations, ensure the safety of shipwrecked sailors, and to find out what happened to the crew of the SS General Sherman. When American forces arrived in Korea, the originally peaceful mission turned into a battle when guns from a Korean fort suddenly opened fire on the Americans. The battle to capture Ganghwa Island's forts was the largest engagement of the conflict.
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La Batalla de Ganghwa (Battle ...... ayor compromiso del conflicto.
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The Battle of Ganghwa was foug ...... st engagement of the conflict.
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1 gunboat damaged
10 wounded
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23pxJoseon Dynasty
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United States victory
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109marines
2sloops-of-war
4shore batteries
542sailors
6artillery pieces
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A map of the Korean forts with American names.
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Dozens of small cannons captured
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La Batalla de Ganghwa (Battle ...... ayor compromiso del conflicto.
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