Togo Heihachiro

T?g? Heihachir? (?? ??? T?g? Heihachir?, January 27 1848 - 30 May 1934) was a Japanese admiral and one of Japan's greatest naval heroes. He was called 'the Nelson of the East'.

Franco-Chinese war (1884-1885)

Back in the Imperial Japanese Navy, Togo received several commands, first as captain of Daini Teibo, and then Amagi. During the Franco-Chinese War (1884-1885), Togo, onboard Amagi, closely followed the actions of the French fleet under Admiral Courbet.

Related Topics:
Imperial Japanese Navy - Franco-Chinese War - Admiral Courbet

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Togo also observed the ground combat of the French forces against the Chinese in Formosa (Taiwan), under the guidance of Joffre, future Commander-in-Chief of French forces during the First World War.

Related Topics:
Taiwan - Joffre - First World War

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