423 HANSANDO AND BUSAN 1592: Admiral Yi Sun-sin's First Victories against Japan

A detailed look at Admiral Yi's four 1592 sorties that defeated the Japanese navy and established him as a national hero. Delves into Admiral Yi's tactics, which were decisive to stopping the momentum of the Japanese advance into Korea. These naval engagements destabilized the Japanese grip on the southern coast and ended hopes of sustaining their armies by sea. Contains color illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs.