Preface

Chapter I. Imjinwaeran (Imjin War), Yi Sun-sin and Turtle Ship (Geobukseon)

The Outbreak of the Imjinwaeran (Imjin War)
Domestic Situations before the Imjinwaeran (Imjin War)
Who is Yi Sun-sin?
Life of Yi Sun-sin
Evaluation of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Life
War Preparation of Yi Sun-sin prior to Imjinwaeran
Turtle Ship Cannon Firing Test
The Turtle Ship and the Panokseon
The Turtle Ship
Construction Background, Structure and Function of the Turtle Ship
Effective Range of the Cannon Mounted on the Turtle Ship
Tactics of the Turtle Ship
Main Battleship Panokseon
Weapons of the Korean Navy
Weapons and Ships of the Japanese Navy
An Episode about the Miracle of the Turtle Ship in the 1970s
Battle Scenes of the Turtle Ship

Chapter II. Glorious Naval Battles of Admiral Yi Sun-sin

The 1st Campaign: The Battle of Okpo, Happo, and Jeokjinpo
The Japanese Army’s Capture of Seoul and Advance North
The Battle of Okpo
The Battle of Happo
The Battle of Jeokjinpo
The Lessons of the 1st Campaign
The 2nd Campaign: The Battle of Sacheon, Dangpo, Danghangpo and Yulpo
The Battle of Sacheon: Participation of the Turtle Ship
The Battle of Dangpo
The Battle of Danghangpo
The Battle of Yulpo
The Significance of the 2nd Campaign
The 3rd Campaign: The Battle of Hansan and Angolpo
Ground Combat and Sea Control Situation
The Battle of Hansan by the Hakikjin
The Battle of Angolpo
Outcomes and Significance of the 3rd Campaign
The 4th Campaign: The Battle of Busanpo
Background of the Battle
Processing and Engagement of the Battle

Chapter III. Yi Sun-sin’s Battles and Preparations for Future Naval Warfare: During China-Japan Negotiations in 1593-1596

The 5th Campaign: The Battle of Ungpo
King’s Order and Preparations for the Naval Expedition
Battles and Challenges at Ungpo (The naval battle and landing operations)
Surveillance Activities and Consideration on Farming
Characteristics and Significance of the Campaign
The 6th and 7th Campaigns: The Battle of Danghangpo and the Jangmunpo Landing Operation
Yi Sun-sin Becomes the Supreme Naval Commander
The 6th Campaign: The Battle of Danghangpo
Geumtopaemun (Document Prohibiting the Conquest of Japan)
Comparison of the 1st and 2nd Battles of Danghangpo
The 7th Campaign: The Jangmunpo Landing Operation
Preparations for Future Warfare by Yi Sun-sin During Negotiations
Negotiations and Yi Sun-sin’s Response
Securing Stable Military Supplies and Establishing Military Discipline
Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Command Challenges
Efforts to Resolve Manpower Shortages and Secure Command Authority
Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Leadership amid Crisis: Struggles and Devotion in Command
Resolute Leadership Despite Limited Resources and Internal Challenges

Chapter IV. Yi Sun-sin’s Dismissal, Won Gyun’s Naval Defeat, and Yi Sun-sin’s Return

Dismissal and Rankless Service (Baekuijonggun)
The Tragic Battle of Chilcheonryang
Leadership Confusion and Prelude to the Battle of Chilcheonryang
The Catastrophe of Chilcheonryang and Devastation: Collapse of the Korean Navy
Evaluation and Lessons of the Battle of Chilcheonryang
King’s Regret and Yi Sun-sin’s Return to Tongjesa
Immediate Actions for Reorganization and Battle Preparations
Movement to the Myeongryang Strait for Decisive Fight
The Truth About Yi Sun-sin’s Claimed Disobedience
The Outbreak of the Jeongyu War and the Impeachment of Yi Sun-sin
Misunderstandings about Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Disobedience
Reassessment of Historical Evidence and Misconceptions
Discovery and Analysis of Yi Won-ik’s Reports
Correction on Yi Sun-sin’s Historical Errors

Chapter V. The Miraculous Battle of Myeongryang and Rebuilding Navy

The Battle of Myeongryang: Miraculous Victory
Battle Progress and Results
Evaluation and Significance of the Battle of Myeongryang
Rebuilding the Devastated Korean Navy
Yi Sun-sin’s Suffering after the Victory in the Battle of Myeongryang
Plans for Strengthening Forces at an Unknown Island
Efforts to Rebuild the Destroyed Navy at Gohado

Chapter VI. The Last Victory of Yi Sun-sin and the End of the Imjinwaeran

The Truth about the Battle of Jeolido
Korean-Chinese Allied Naval and Ground Operations
The 4 Routes for Simultaneous Land-Sea Campaign
Blockade Operations by the Korean-Chinese Allied Fleet
The Battle of Noryang and the Death of Yi Sun-sin
The Naval Battle Process and Engagement
Achievements and Significance
Descendants of Chinese Admiral Chen Lin in Korea
Yi Sun-sin’s Fleet Operation Concepts and Naval Operational Principles in Imjin War
Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Main Battle Fleet Operation
Review of Yi Sun-sin’s Naval Battles Applying Naval Operation Principles