America’s First ‘Korean War’ — Inside the U.S. Navy’s 1871 Action on Ganghwa Island

“The U.S. claimed victory in the brief campaign. A total of 15 Medals of Honor were awarded to members of the shore party — the first American citations given for an action on foreign soil.”…

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