Tag: Admiral Yi Sun-sin
Admiral Yi Sun-sin: Biography of Korea’s Greatest Naval Commander
Introduction: The Admiral Who Never Lost On October 26, 1597, Admiral Yi Sun-sin stood on the deck of his flagship with just 12 other Korean warships. Facing him was a Japanese armada of at least 133 vessels—some accounts claim over 300. His officers urged him to disband the fleet and retreat to land. Yi refused.…
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The Battle of Hansando: Admiral Yi’s Naval Mastery (August 14, 1592)
On August 14, 1592, Admiral Yi Sun-sin achieved one of history’s most decisive naval victories at the Battle of Hansando. Using the innovative crane wing formation, Yi’s Korean fleet of 56 warships encircled and destroyed 59 of 73 Japanese vessels in a three-hour engagement—without losing a single ship. This comprehensive analysis examines the tactical genius…
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The Imjin War: Complete Overview (1592-1598)
Between 1592 and 1598, East Asia erupted in one of history’s bloodiest conflicts—a war that killed over a million people, bankrupted three nations, and reshaped regional politics for centuries. The Imjin War began when Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s unified Japan launched a massive invasion of Korea, intending to conquer Ming China. What followed was seven years of…
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