[ Japan ]
The Battle of Seonghwan near Asan between the Japanese and Chinese armies
- Title: [ Japan ] The Battle of Seonghwan near Asan between the Japanese and Chinese armies
- Shelfmark: 16126.d.1(13)
- On the 29 July 1894 the first land battle of the Sino-Japanese War took place between the Japanese army, which was moving to attack the Chinese stronghold at Asan, and the Chinese forces which were encamped at Seonghwan. Having taken control of Seonghwan the Japanese immediately advanced to Asan but the Chinese forces had already moved on, avoiding Asan's unfavourable terrain. This print depicts the fighting at Seonghwan.