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Bombardment of Kagoshima
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Bombardment of Kagoshima
Following the breakdown of negotiations to seek recompense for the Namamugi Incident in September 1862, and having been surprised by cannon fire from the shore, ships of the British Royal Navy bombard the Japanese town of Kagoshima. The ships involved were HMS Euryalus; HMS Pearl; HMS Coquette; HMS Argus; HMS Perseus; HMS Racehorse and the gunboat HMS Havoc. The clash resulted in more British than Japanese casualties, the town having been evacuated, and the British stopped short of landing troops. The incident became known as the Anglo-Satsuma War. Date: 15 - 17 August 1863
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This striking image captures the intensity of the Bombardment of Kagoshima, which took place on the shores of Japan between August 15 and 17, 1863. The conflict arose following the breakdown of negotiations between the British and the Satsuma domain over reparations for the Namamugi Incident of September 1862. Caught off guard, Japanese cannon fire from the shore met the British Royal Navy's HMS Euryalus, HMS Pearl, HMS Coquette, HMS Argus, HMS Perseus, HMS Racehorse, and the gunboat HMS Havoc. The clash resulted in more British than Japanese casualties, as the town of Kagoshima had been evacuated before the bombardment. The incident, also known as the Anglo-Satsuma War, marked a significant moment in the history of Anglo-Japanese relations. Despite the intensity of the conflict, the British ultimately stopped short of landing troops, and the eventual resolution came through diplomatic channels. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in international history, highlighting the power and impact of naval warfare during the late 19th century.
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