Naval Battle of Pungdo.
The Battle of Pungdo was the the war's first naval confrontation and occured in Chungcheongnam-do, Korea.
China sent ships to Korea but were stopped by Japanese warships. The Japanese caused severe damage, capturing a Chinese vessel and sinking another.
China sent ships to Korea but were stopped by Japanese warships. The Japanese caused severe damage, capturing a Chinese vessel and sinking another.
Commanders
Chinese Battleships |
Japanese Battleships |
Result
No formal winner, Japan was the decisive one.
Effect
China realized that they would have to fight forcefully. Europeans became angry after British Ship Koshing was attacked.