Although traditional weapons and techniques were used, both sides employed some of the most modern armaments and fighting techniques of the period, including the ironclad warship, Gatling guns, and fighting techniques learned from Western military advisors.
Walaupun senjata tradisional dan senjata modern digunakan secara bersama-sama, kedua belah pihak sebenarnya menggunakan teknik berperang dan senjata termodern pada zamannya, termasuk kapal perang berlambung besi, senapan Gatling, dan teknik berperang yang diajarkan penasihat militer dari Barat.