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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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