2 February 1894Battle of WeihaiweiSonojo Hidaka
Fights at the Battle of Weihaiwei
Historical records for Japan in 1894, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Fights at the Battle of Weihaiwei
The Chinese fleet surrenders & Admiral Ting commits suicide. 2-12 February, the Chinese are decisively defeated
The Chinese fleet surrenders & Admiral Ting commits suicide
Defeats a Chinese force defending Pyongyang
The Chinese withdraw to the Yalu where they are supported by Admiral Ting Ju-Chang
A Japanese naval victory
A Japanese naval victory
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Japan declares war against China
Leads the Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Leads the Japanese siege of Port Arthur
Togo sinks the British transport ship Kowshing which was working for the Chinese navy
Naniwa opened fire on the British-owned transport Kowshing after Chinese troops prevented compliance with Japanese orders; she sank on 25 July 1894.
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