Military history of Korea
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Korea's military history spans thousands of years, beginning with the ancient nation of Gojoseon and continuing into the present day with the countries of North Korea and South Korea, and is notable for its many successful triumphs over invaders. Throughout its history, Korea has boasted numerous exceptional leaders who gained outstanding victories against numerically superior enemies. Famed leaders credited with defending Korea against foreign invasions include: Eulji Mundeok of Goguryeo, who defeated Sui China during the Goguryeo–Sui War;[1] Yeon Gaesomun of Goguryeo, who defeated Emperor Taizong of Tang China during the Goguryeo–Tang War;[2][3] Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo, who defeated the Khitan Empire during the Goryeo-Khitan War;[4] Choe Yeong and Yi Seong-gye of Goryeo, who defeated the Red Turbans, who later established Ming China, during the Red Turban Invasions;[5][6] and Yi Sun-shin of Joseon, who defeated the Japanese at sea during the Imjin War.[7] Other notable leaders include: Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo, who created a great empire in Northeast Asia through conquest,[8] and subjugated the other Korean kingdoms of Baekje, Silla and Gaya to bring about a brief unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea;[9] Geunchogo of Baekje, who captured Pyongyang and established overseas territories to control much of the Korean peninsula and dominate the seas;[10]<ref>Lee, Ki-Baik (1984). A New History of Korea. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. p. 37. ISBN 978-0674615762. "Then, in 371, Paekche struck northward into the Koguryŏ domain as far as Pyŏngyang, killing the Koguryŏ king, Kogugwŏn, in the course of the campaign. Paekche thus came to hold sway over a sizeable portion of the Korean Peninsula, including all the modern provinces of Kyŏnggi, Ch'ungch'ŏng, and Chŏlla, as well as parts of Hwanghae and
Timeline
Gojoseon
- Gojoseon–Yan War - 4th century B.C.
- Han conquest of Gojoseon – 109–108 BC
Buyeo
- Mohe conquest
Proto–Three Kingdoms of Korea
Goguryeo
- Continuous battles with the Four Commanderies of Han
- Battle of Jwawon
- Xuantu Conquest – 302
- Lelang Conquest – 313
- Daifang Conquest – 314
- Gongsun Du's Campaign against Goguryeo – 190
- Goguryeo-Wei War – 244
- Xianbei Conquest
- Khitan Conquest
Baekje
- Malgal Conquest
- Conquest of Mahan by Baekje
Silla
Gaya
Three Kingdoms Period
Goguryeo campaigns
- Campaign of Geunchogo of Baekje: Conquest of Pyongyang
- Baekje Campaign of Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo
- Attack from Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo
- Gaya confederacy Campaign
- Goguryeo–Yamato War
- Campaigns of Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo
Goguryeo, Baekje–Silla Alliance War
- Campaign of Jangsu of Goguryeo against Silla and Baekje
- Invasion of Baekje–Silla alliance – 475
- Campaign of Baekje–Silla–Gaya armies against Goguryeo
- Battle of Gwansan – 554
- Gaya confederacy Annexation – 532/562
Other conflicts
Goguryeo–Sui War (598–614)
- Goguryeo–Sui War – 598
Goguryeo–Tang War (645–668)
Including Goguryeo and Baekje alliance against Tang and Silla
Baekje–Tang War (660–663)
- Baekje–Tang War – 660
Silla–Tang War (668–676)
- Other rebellions from Baekje and Goguryeo people
- Battle of Maeso fortress
North South States Period
Balhae
- Battle of Tianmenling – War of Foundation – 698
- Balhae expedition to Dengzhou – 732
- Balhae-Silla Conflicts
- Conquest of Balhae by Khitan – 926
Silla (676–935)
- Campaigns of Jang Bogo
- Kim Heonchang Rebellion
- Red Pants Rebellion
- Ungjin Commandery Conquest – 676
- Gyerim Territory Area Command Conquest – 735
- Protectorate General to Pacify the East Conquest – 773
- Ajagae Rebellion
- Gihwon Rebellion
- Yanggil Rebellion
- Later Three Kingdoms – 900~936
Goryeo Dynasty
Goryeo wars
- Northern Expansion of Manchuria
- Goryeo-Khitan War
- Campaigns of General Yun Gwan against the Jurchens (see also Korean-Jurchen border conflicts)
- Mongol invasions of Korea
- Sambyeolcho Rebellion
- Mongol invasions of Japan
- First Mongol invasion of Japan
- Second Mongol invasion of Japan
- Dongnyeong Conquest – 1290
- Ssangseong Conquest – 1356
- Red Turban invasions of Goryeo
- Liaoyang campaign - 1370
- War against Japanese piracy
- 1st Tsushima invasion
Internal strife
- Yi Ja-gyeom Rebellion
- Myo Cheong Rebellion
- Military Coup of 1170
- Kim Bodang Rebellion
- Jo Wichong Rebellion
- Mangi and Mangsoi Rebellion
- Kim Sami and Hyosim Rebellion
- Slave rebellion by Manjeok
- Wihwado Retreat
Joseon Dynasty
Conflicts
- 2nd Tsushima Conquest (Gihae Eastern expedition) – 1419
- Japanese riots in Southeast Korea (1510)
- Seven Year War (Imjin) – 1592–1598
- Northern expedition against Manchus (see also Korean-Jurchen border conflicts)
- Later Jin invasion of Joseon – 1627
- Qing invasion of Joseon – 1636
- Russian-Manchu border conflicts – 1654–1658
- French campaign against Korea
- General Sherman Incident
- United States expedition to Korea
- Ganghwa Island incident
Nationwide Internal strifes
Korean Empire
Conflicts
1910–1945: Colonial period
- Campaigns of Independence Forces
- Actions of Korean Liberation Army
After 1945
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Gulf War
- War in Afghanistan
- Iraq War
- North Korea and weapons of mass destruction
See also
- History of Korea
- Military of South Korea
- Naval history of Korea
- List of battles of Korea
- War Memorial of Korea
References
- ^ Kim, Jinwung (2012). A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 49. ISBN 978-0253000781. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Kim, Jinwung (2012). A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-0253000781. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Miller, Owen (2014). Korean History in Maps. Cambridge University Press. p. 29. ISBN 978-1107098466. Retrieved 25 June 2016. "After the Tang dynasty succeeded the Sui, the second Tang emperor also tried to bring Goguryeo under its control, launching an unsuccessful attack in 645. Goguryeo repelled a second invasion in 662 with victories by the general Yeon Gaesomun."
- ^ Kim, Djun Kil (May 30, 2014). The History of Korea, 2nd Edition. ABC-CLIO. p. 66. ISBN 978-1610695824. "Later, in 1018, however, a third large-scale invasion from the Khitan was thwarted by Goryeo forces led by the general Gang Gamchan (948-1031). The Khitan thereafter gave up trying to subjugate Goryeo by force."
- ^ "Choe Yeong, the Victorious General of Goryeo Dynasty". KBS World Radio. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Lee, Ki-Baik (1984). A New History of Korea. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. p. 165. ISBN 978-0674615762. "Yi Sŏng-gye himself won advancement through his success in the numerous battles of his day. He played a major role in repulsing the attacks of the Red Turban bandits and Japanese marauders, as well as in the campaign against the Yüan Tung-ning Commandery in Manchuria."
- ^ Gilbert, Marc Jason (Spring 2007). "Admiral Yi Sun–Shin, the Turtle Ships, and Modern Asian History" (PDF). Education About Asia. 12 (1): 34. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Kim, Jinwung (2012). A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 35. ISBN 978-0253000781. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ Lee, Hyun-hee; Park, Sung-soo; Yoon, Nae-hyun (2005). New History of Korea. Jimoondang. pp. 199–202. ISBN 9788988095850.
- ^ Shin, Hyoung Sik (March 31, 2005). A Brief History of Korea. Seoul, Korea: Ewha Womans University Press. pp. 29–30. ISBN 978-8973006199.
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