The Admiral Who Saved Korea: Yi Sun Sin | Part 2

Anthology Of Heroes History - A podcast by Elliot Gates

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our exploration of Admiral Yi Sun Sin's remarkable life and legacy. We delve into his leadership style and military strategy, his personal beliefs and values, and his impact on Korean and East Asian history. We also examine his conflicts with fellow Admiral Won Gyun and the political intrigue that plagued the Korean navy during the Imjin War. We detail Yi Sun Sin's most famous victory, The Battle of Myeongnyang, where he and his fleet of just 13 ships managed to defeat a Japanese fleet of 330 vessels. We examine the naval tactics and strategies used by Yi Sun Sin during the battle, and his tragic demise in the final minutes. Finally, we reflect on the lessons that can be learned from Yi Sun Sin's life and leadership, and his legacy which continues to this day. Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links. Check out the HistoryBoiz lads here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices