Rear Admiral John Rodgers, commanding the Asiatic Squadron of the Navy of the United states, under orders from Commander-in-Chief Grant, attacks Korea, razing five forts, in retaliation for having murdered the crew of the SS General Sherman.
[added 5/7/2022] Thanks to Jim Lorenz for this entry.
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