Battle of Sacheon (1598)

Battle of Sacheon
Part of the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)
Date6–11 November 1598
Location
Sacheon, in today's South Gyeongsang province, South Korea
35°0′13.7″N 128°3′51.1″E / 35.003806°N 128.064194°E / 35.003806; 128.064194
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Japan Ming
Joseon
Commanders and leaders
Shimazu Yoshihiro Dong Yiyuan
Mao Guoqi
Strength
8,000[1] 15,000[2]
Casualties and losses
? 7,000[3]
Battle of Sacheon (1598) is located in South Korea
Battle of Sacheon (1598)
Location within South Korea
Battle of Sacheon (1598) is located in Korea
Battle of Sacheon (1598)
Battle of Sacheon (1598) (Korea)

The Battle of Sacheon (泗川) was a siege by Korean and Chinese forces against the Japanese fortification of Sacheon from 6 to 11 November 1598. It ended in Japanese victory.

  1. ^ Hawley 2005, p. 524.
  2. ^ Swope 2009, p. 268-269.
  3. ^ Hawley 2005, p. 528.