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Ming, Qing and Japanese armour components: A brief introduction and analysis

UPDATED NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Left: An unnamed Ming Jin Yi Wei (錦衣衛, lit. 'Brocade-clad guard') in parade gear. Middle: Fu De (富德), ...
The myths of Shan Wen Kia

Section of the Ming period scroll painting 'Sou Shan Tu (《搜山圖》)', depicting Chinese war deity Er Lang Shen (二郎神) in a full suit of...
Tie Bian (鐵鞭) and Tie Jian (鐵鐧)

Tie Bian (鐵鞭, lit. 'iron whip') Drawing of a Tie Bian (highlighted), from 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)'. The Tie Bian, often sho...
Siege of Ulsan

This will be my first blog post about Imjin War that is not a direct translation of other's work. Since my knowledge and access to prima...
Battle of Byeokjegwan — Part 2: aftermath and analysis

MINOR UPDATE JANUARY 25, 2024 After Battle of Byeokjegwan, Ming reportedly suffered 264 deaths, 49 injured, and lost 276 horses ( Trans...
Lamellar and scale armours of the Ming Dynasty

For most of China's history, lamellar armour and, to a much lesser extent, scale armour were the most widely used armour types in Chines...