Ming and Qing History 44 Sino-Japanese War
This is a story about the Battle of the Yellow Sea that took place in 1894 during the Qing dynasty in China. The battle occurred after the corrupt Qing dynasty signed a series of unequal treaties with Western colonial powers. Japan, feeling left out after not gaining substantial benefits from these treaties, decided to use force to gain access to China. The Battle of the Yellow Sea was a significant naval confrontation between the Chinese and Japanese naval fleets. The battle resulted in heavy losses for the Chinese navy, but they managed to hold their ground and inflict substantial damage on the Japanese navy. The heroism and bravery of the Chinese naval officer, Deng Shichang, who went down with his sinking ship, the Zhiyuan, inspired the Chinese people and became a symbol of patriotism.