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Nine years after the previous leader of Japan, Oda Nobunaga died, Toyotomi Hideyoshi has gained control.
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Hideyoshi sends emissaries to the court of King Seonjo
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First Japanese troops land on the Korean Penisula.
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Korea decides to retaliate.
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Korea wins the battle of Hasan-do, which was also one of Japan's greatest defeats.
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China learns that it will be affected by the battles taking place.
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China sends troops to force the Japanese away.
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Japan withdraws its forces.
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The Japanese and Chinese hold peace talks.
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These peace talks span almost four years before a decision is made.
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The Japanese attack Korea in the Battle of Chilcheollyang, destroying 13 fleets after admiral Yi Sun Shin was imprisoned.
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The reinstated Admiral Yi leads Korea to their greatest victory yet
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Fighting continues for three months before soldiers are called to retreat.
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Unbeknownst to his soldiers, Toyotomi Hideyoshi dies back in Japan.
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Admiral Yi dies in one of the final battles.
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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)
