Noryang Straits 1598 - End of the Imjin War DOCUMENTARY

[@KingsandGenerals]

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[@Abhishek-sr2pu]

A video on anglo-mysore wars would be good

[@sultanmehmetconquerorofcon3488]

Idk if you've seen my comment last vid I think it was but wht do you think abt the battle of kossovo btw keep up the good work my two sources are you and books bcs schools aren't reliable

[@knowledgedesk1653]

Loved this series.

[@tgducsfdifxdt4533]

can you make video about your channel's founding

[@cursedcommentator2089]

The sponsore is good but the suez canal is still blocked

[@sebastianbravo5028]

During his last moments and knowing that he was going to die soon, Admiral Yi gave his last orders to his eldest son and his nephew (the only ones who noticed the wound): "The war is raging. Put on my armor and play my war drums. Don't announce my death. " After this and with great sorrow, the admiral was taken to his cabin where he died. Then his nephew used his armor for the rest of the battle so that the troops would not be demoralized and ordered that the drums continue to be played. After the battle, his body was taken to his hometown of Asan and he was buried with his father Yi Jeong.

[@brokenbridge6316]

The last minute of this brave Admiral reminded me of another famous Admiral who died much the same way.

[@muazizzuddin4982]

@@brokenbridge6316 Is it Nelson

[@brokenbridge6316]

@@muazizzuddin4982---Yes

[@Fanaticgamerz1311]

Yes

[@Fanaticgamerz1311]

It is Nelson who scored a brilliant victory at Trafalgar against the French and Spanish fleets which turned out to be his last battle

[@ragzaugustus]

And Admiral Yi did all the goddamn impressive crazy brilliant shit that he did, while a whole bunch of absurdly stupid court intrigues kept fighting against him.

[@connormclernon26]

Is it possible the western faction were being bribed by the Japanese?

[@askkedladd]

@@AeneasGemini The one by netflix right ? It was a stupid documentary made by westerners that pretend they know stuff outside the western world.

[@gamebawesome]

@@AeneasGemini I remember that. They did Admiral Yi dirty, as well as Oda Nobunaga (they made him a psychopath in the show)

[@sho5186]

@@connormclernon26 as a Manchurian I can say Japanese aren’t real warrior like people.

[@MedjayofFaiyum]

@@AeneasGemini Its such a small-scale series along with historians narrating...I don't want to hear the historians, I want the content - the real historical fiction content. The battles are fought with like 6-7 men and it doesn't make sense at all.

[@DanielLee_2304]

"Your highness, I still have twelve battleships." - Admiral Yi Sun-sin to Emperor Seonjo of Joseon, before the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597)

[@davea99]

Yeah, and it was more than enough. Dude was brilliant.

[@NyangisKhan]

I made Yi a general in EU4 lol.

[@columbien10]

@@NyangisKhan you dare utter such heresy? Making Yi Sun Sin a 6 6 6 admiral and utterly stomping every ship from korea to england is the one true way

[@nistelchel]

that quote is incorrect. Admiral Yi said "Chill bruh I got 12 ships."

[@Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

@@nistelchel everyone was panicking. Yi straight up didn't give a crap. Now in seoul, he stands in front of the Great king Sejong, holding his big sword and looking over the royal palace.

[@davidblair9877]

“This loyal servant has twelve ships left to him. So long as he draws breath, the enemy shall never sail safe in the Western Sea.” -Yi Sun-Shin to King Seonjo of Joseon, upon receiving a royal order to abandon the navy and join his surviving sailors to the army. Less than two months later, he won the Battle of Myeongnyang.

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

I like this one better "This humble subject still has 12 ships, however small the number may be, I solemnly swear I will be able to defend the sea if I prepare myself for death to resist the enemy"

[@DogBarkingAtMoon]

Here’s the original and direct translation for non English speakers​ “今臣戰船 尙有十二” (금신전선 상유십이) 신에게는 아직 12척의 전선이 있사옵니다. This royal subject still has twelve warships “戰船雖寡” (전선수과) 전선의 수가 절대 부족하지만 Although the number of warships is absolutely not enough, “微臣不死則” (미신불사즉) 보잘 것 없는 신이 살아 있는 한 As long as this humble subject is alive, ”不敢侮我矣“ (불감모아의) 감히 적은 조선의 바다를 넘보지 못할 것입니다. The enemy won’t be able to dare to covet over our sea

[@reveriesend4668]

The thing that's brilliant about Admiral Yi Sun-sin isn't these repeated "bottleneck" situation he was able to make, as like... those straits were like the only sailing option for most fleet from any culture, at the time. (It still is, actually). It's how he was able to maintain formation and coordination by means of effective communication even when there were battles and multiple drum sounds from both direction. Sure, the navymen trained it til death. But in ship battles where waves simply can easily make ship formations break away, guessing how your formation would look like 5 minutes from now, and how their formation would look like, it's not an easy feat. He had to get the ploy executed perfectly by so many men under a huge chain of leadership ridden with military politics, and he did it time and time again. It's Hannibal-level of battle shape maintenance. The type of talent you'd only encounter once every 400-500 years. ps.: The type of talent no longer needed atm, bcs of technology. but who knows... maybe it will just evolve?

[@ninjaluc79]

@@winstonmaraj8029 Kind of like Nobunaga, actually. Except Nobunaga did it on land, Yi did it on water.

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@winstonmaraj8029 That was a tactic employed by steppe nomad cavalry archers. Except Yi had the intelligence to pull it off at sea with lumbering ships.

[@Mr2Reviews]

Yep, Yi employed about 30 signal flags. Copy paste this: 이순신 신호연 in google to see what I'm talking about. Otherwise, difficult to find in English. Keeping all those ships in line amidst the chaos of battle, cannon fire, and especially at night is not easy.

[@puneetmishra4726]

@@winstonmaraj8029 That tactic is called Cantabrian Circle. That shit is dope and blew my mind when I saw that.

[@puneetmishra4726]

What blows my mind is Admiral Yi never commanded a navy before Imjin War. This is as crazy as a noob beating Caesar in a siege.

[@seanpoore2428]

"what could admiral Yi do with 13 ships, against hundreds?" Yi: "Hold my soju...."

[@todrkdck9805]

XD

[@seanpoore2428]

@S any beverage will do but I just reached for the first Korean drink I could think of

[@슈트라우스백작]

Admiral Yi actually drank much soju

[@DragonballBlack]

This is better than the Netflix Documentary about Nobunaga

[@DaeGonKwon]

They skipped many details and accuracy due to budget shortage. They even failed to mention Admiral Yi in Age of Samurai. 😂

[@Grisleebear]

Everything is better than that, homie. Worst thing I’ve spent more than an hour on in forever.

[@Hadrexus]

History is such a thrilling subject you are constantly on the edge of your seat when the narration is good like with Kings & Generals. I fell asleep with that Netflix documentary so that speaks volumes.

[@Berkana]

That series was maddening. They didn't use the historic Japanese hair style, and they cast a bunch of guys who couldn't pass for Japanese, including guys who were clearly Filipino. Also, they had European candle sticks they had in every indoor scene, which made no sense. It was such a half-assed series. I haven't been that disappointed in Netflix in a long time. Also, they depicted Nobunaga as a raging drunk. He was downing sake in every indoor scene, and sometimes even outdoors.

[@qwertyguy12345]

Not a high bar

[@ragab25Jan]

-Admiral, we're surrounded - Good, we can attack in every direction

[@sunwookim5046]

lol

[@ryan6224]

Yeah,that's completely korean

[@noahhastings6145]

Sounds like a Marine

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

"What can Admiral Yi do with 13 ships?" Japanese: *PROFUSELY SWEATING*

[@jonctmaga1486]

Yi Sunsin

[@raymondhu7720]

@@comradekenobi6908 for the Japanese you mean

[@TPS19891225]

It should be noted that both Korean and Chinese ships were larger and way advance than the Japanese ships during this period. Ironically, Japan as an island nation, only become a naval power after the modern westernisation.

[@NetINho218]

"What can Admiral Yi do with 13 ships?" The impossible !

[@darter9000]

@@TPS19891225 Yet even the most advanced battleships will have difficulty against a horde of smaller combat ships. 10:1 odds is really a rough odds, especially when infantry combat still remained a part of naval battles in this era-and the Japanese still had superior individual infantrymen.

[@dirtiestharry6551]

"Won Kyun perished" those words cured my cancer thanks

[@kojm92]

Admiral Yi hated Won kyun. In his personal diary, Yi described Won as the most arrogant and stupid figure he ever met during his military service. Yi hated Won so much that he refused to call Won with real name. Instead he preferred calling him Won Hyung, which means Mr. Omen or Mr. Curse.

[@samyebeid4534]

😂😂😂😂

[@1987MartinT]

It's amazing how much loyalty Yi showed to such an ungrateful court.

[@LIMLIMLIM111]

I think Yi had no other option than his ungrateful court. It amazes me how much a man can oppress his emotion for the greater goods of his country.

[@hamidmahmodi9184]

he fight for his people and country not for the court

[@longyu9336]

A man with a stronger sense of self preservation and an inferior sense of duty and honor would have pulled a Caesar on the Joseon court

[@thanakonpraepanich4284]

@@longyu9336 That mindset was how Japan got the Genpei War and also how Zhao Kuangyin became Song emperor; kill them before they kill me.

[@ytn00b3]

Yeah so he received the highest honor of loyalty after his death and now remembered as No.1 hero for Korea. If you visit Seoul you will see two large statues - Yi Sun Shin and King Sejong.

[@kushalthapa5177]

Battle of Myeongnyang Japanese Navy: roughly 130 warships Korean Navy: 13 warships Yi Sun-sin: I like those odds, gives them a chance.

[@terrynewsome6698]

The greater the prey, the more exhilarating the hunt.

[@travelerparis9037]

Battle of Myeongnyang Japanese Navy: roughly 333 warships, but first 130 warship attacked, 233 warship saw the battle. Korean Navy: 13 warships Yi Sun-sin sent a latter to king of korea : "don,t worry, I have 13 battle ships. I can defend against 333 japanes battle ships." - if you come korea,s museum, you can find the evidence I'm korean

[@travelerparis9037]

Even Yi Sun-shin fought 130 Japanese ships only on a captain ship for four hours. Twelve Korean battleships joined when they saw Yi Sun-shin's battleship, which had been fighting for four hours while watching them in fear. If you travel to Korea, you can go to the museum and see the letters exchanged between Yi Sun-shin and the king, and the diary Yi Sun-shin wrote during the war. Yi Sun-shin did not receive an award from the king and was always threatened with life.

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

@@travelerparis9037 *200 Transport Ships. Only 130 Ships actually had cannons 200 of them were just transports used for Boarding. Which obviously didn't help considering the fact that Yi just didn't let them Get Close at all

[@kaltaron1284]

Admiral Yi's career is a crazy one and shows just how much politics can mess up your war effort.

[@jonbaxter2254]

It frustrated me so much listening to how much he had to fight against at home

[@jeterminal9139]

Just like Hannibal during the Second Punic War.

[@loowick4074]

​@@jeterminal9139even the first punic war imo. The carthaginians actually regained a bit of sea advantage at the end of the war as the roman corvus was often exaggerated in effectiveness and had a nasty downside of causing ships to tip over. But the Carthage elite nickeled and dimed them the moment it had even a small advantage so it can trade. "Okay guys, you have sea superiority?" Maybe? "Ok fine, time to get all the ships back to trade duty"

[@Dartaen]

Yi is the one student doing all the project work alone while everyone else on the team is slacking off.

[@LOL-zu1zr]

Isn’t that every group work lmao

[@skyereave9454]

Give some credit to Gwon Yul

[@veratikon7882]

@@skyereave9454 That guy did add some cool animations to the presentation.

[@Fyrebrand18]

No no. Yi is the dude doing all the work on the project while the others are actively sabotaging him.

[@IceniBrave]

But, like, it's YI, he's the best at this - anything I could do would only make the project worse. I'm slacking off for the greater good. If you think about it I'm kind of a hero too.

[@chase0300]

Sailer: Admiral, they outnumber us 20 to 1 Yi: Then it is an even fight.

[@LinardsZ]

Nope its still advantage for us.

[@SaretGnasoh]

Yi : They still underestimate us

[@Che_Lan1]

Lol Halo quote?

[@Fyre0]

I was literally thinking of this exact thing LMAOOOOO

[@Fyre0]

@@Che_Lan1 The shipmaster scene upon his fleet's arrival to the Arc, met by a staggered line of Brute ships

[@TheManFromWaco]

Random Korean Sailor: "13 against 130? It will be a slaughter!" Admiral Yi Sun-shin: "YES! THAT'S THE SPIRIT!" -The Last Turtle Ship (1984)

[@marcusson9025]

Lets give Japanese better odds, and remove turtle ships.

[@홍성민-c8o]

I am a Korean and they didn't had any turtle ships because a dummy messed it up.

[@brickwall9027]

@@홍성민-c8o Yeah, some dude named Won Gyun destroyed em

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

The Admiral Roaring Currents is also a good one about Battle of Myeongnyang

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

@@홍성민-c8o I thought they had 1 turtle ship

[@PYRESATVARANASI]

My soul is ready.

[@МахамбетМамыров]

Nuce one

[@Ubuno658]

That’s a good one

[@BhoopendraS1]

आत्मा अमर है ।

[@aazzxxrrdd]

@@anandgupta1989 but at what cost

[@andersonlong7709]

This entire Imjin war series- is probably the very best military documentary I’ve ever seen. It’s incomparable and beyond extraordinary.

[@depressedbrownsfanisgettin5551]

Yi-Sun-Sin pulled the biggest uno reverse.

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

@@comradekenobi6908 No. Pls don’t believe Korean fake fantasies. Ming and Japan letters said just Yi and his fleet was surrounded and shot by Japanese and he died.

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

@@comradekenobi6908 No. How it is possible Korean fleet won the battle, when too many Korean commanders including the chief and Chinese semi-chief commander died in the battle while no mentionable Japanese persons died. Remember, this topic is full of Korean majority’s lies.

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

@@comradekenobi6908 Haha.

[@jaeshin7780]

@@tigeriontigerion9112 hmm not quite sure about that. Would you say the Japanese won the battle then? Taken by a surprise attack in the Noryang Pass and then being routed out to sea? Don't think that quite qualifies as a "victory". As a side note, I almost laughed out loud when I read the Japanese Wikipedia article on Noryang saying that the Japanese "successfully retreated" and that "both sides claimed victory". (There's a whole bunch of other bogus on Japanese Wikipedia but I won't get into that.) The lengths to which the net-right in Japan try to cover up anything that puts Japan in a negative light astound me. I'd suggest reading about the battle in any language other than Japanese, and you'll get my point. On a final point, it's VERY lucky that Yi was killed by a stray bullet and the kill was a fluke, because (i) that's what the most reliable accounts tell us, and (ii) NO-ONE in Japan took credit for killing Yi (you'd expect it to have been kind of a big deal).

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

@@jaeshin7780 I don’t know who you are, but your name and channel seems to be a Korean, so your response is not surprising for me. I didn’t refer to Wikipedia, such a nonsense source, I referred to Chinese or Japanese, Korean papers/books that day. I said a solid fact; No mentionable Japanese died in the battle while most Korean commanders and a Chinese commander died. On the other hand, you said what? You mentioned Japanese right wing, however, I’m not sure about that, and Korean miserable nationalism looks famous and terrible for me. In addition, I know this topic is popular mainly in Korea, especially among Korean nationalists, while few Chinese and some Japanese are interested in the Imjin war. You can clearly see this on statistics like Google Trends. For me, that also sounds a bit funny, because the Imjin war in the reality was just Ming vs Japan war, no Korean were invited to the ceasefire meetings, while today only Korean seems to be eager to talk about the war, based on their fake fantasies. Isn’t this Miserable? Anyway, Korean should stop such pity claims like what you do about the Imjin war or the colonial era, Korea has always been just a buffer and vassal country of someone. Don’t blame others, blame your weakness. I know the inferiority towards your past masters lead to Korean pity nationalism today, but I don’t have any words of consolation.

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

"This humble subject still has 12 ships, however small the number may be, I solemnly swear I will be able to defend the sea if I prepare myself for death to resist the enemy" - Admiral Yi before the Battle of Myeongnyang

[@Saekadelic]

Thank you guys so much for covering the Imjin wars. It's not a war many outside Korea and perhaps Japan and China are familiar with. It's great to see that the slightly more obscure parts of history get covered.

[@UkrainianPaulie]

Spent 3 years in S. Korea with the US Army. Learned a lot of Korean history. Much respect for the Korean people. Wasn't eady living between China and Japan.

[@chickenwithatophat8320]

I am very history nerd but I only found out about this war from the Korean zombie show Kingdom lol

[@rosaliesteward2160]

I found out about it from the Netflix series 'Live up to your name'. What a breathtaking achievement as a commander.

[@Pivotcong2000]

What I’ve always admired of Yi is that despite being screwed over so many times by their own government, he still fought for Joseon. If the guy had been more selfish or glory-driven, Joseon might have been lost. Fascinatingly, I read that Yi is both admired in today’s South and North Korea, that this guy is one of the few unifying things of these two drastically different states today

[@id2609]

Admiral Yi is still remembered by Korean people as greatest hero in our whole history. There were many great people who made many great deeds, but Yi was much more than that to us. So, he is often regarded as 성웅 - a Hero saint - a title that only he has acquired, and probably the last one to be called so.

[@BatmanSeRiedeTi]

He´s a legend, on far away lands we still awe at his peerless skill, 52 battles won, no ships lost, even when outnumbered 20 to 1, who in the history of mankind can boast such record?

[@infinitecontent8001]

He might be the greatest naval commander of all time. Definitely on the medal stand.

[@minyu4345]

@@BatmanSeRiedeTi probably only ibn kalid.

[@BatmanSeRiedeTi]

@@minyu4345 Ill check it out, never heard of him before.

[@minyu4345]

@@BatmanSeRiedeTi ye early muslim expansion was very interesting

[@ryanxwonbin7984]

Imjin War was one of my favorite subjects to study as a kid. Thanks for making this series Kings and Generals. It was a pleasure watching.

[@mojotheaverage]

Japanese fleet: they only have 13 ships Yi: *laughs in Korean genius*

[@BrianHSC]

There's a theory that Yi chose death on purpose at Noryang as he was not wearing his armor. Because if he lived through the final battle, he and his family would've been framed and executed by the corrupt government who are afraid of his status among people.

[@joshuakingshott4296]

That would be the Eastern analogue of 'England likes her heroes dead'.

[@Simon-dc2gr]

I must state first, that this is nothing more than a conspiracy theory. But... a sound one indeed. King Seonjo was kind of a narrow-minded guy who even felt jealous of his own son, the crown prince, for him having a reputation among the people.

[@travelerparis9037]

@@Simon-dc2gr The king of Korea tortured Yi Sun-shin several times and sentenced him to death. If you travel to Korea, find in the museum what the king in danger wrote to Yi Sun-shin an apology letter. When Yi Sun-shin fought 23 times and won 23 times, the king of Korea wanted to kill him. I'm Korean.

[@Simon-dc2gr]

@@travelerparis9037 저도 한국 사람입니다. 이순신 자살설은 어디까지나 속설에 불과하다는 건 잘 아시지 않습니까? 선조가 자기 왕권에 도전할 만한 사람을 난중에조차 견제했던 신경질적인 왕인 건 사실이지만, 정황증거만 가지고 그렇게 말하면 안된다고 말씀드린 겁니다. 그래서 처음에 언급했잖습니까. '음모론이지만 말이 되는 음모론이다'라고.

[@solarmaru49]

@@Simon-dc2grleftist.

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

Admiral Togo said it best of Yi Sun-sin, "It may be proper to compare me to Lord Nelson, but not to Korea's Yi Sun-sin for he has no equal."

[@kringe700]

Not gonna lie, Yi and Hideyoshi's death sounded like a scene from an epic war movie.

[@kaamoshaamu]

Check miniseries called; The Admiral: Roaring Currents

[@gallasebiyo4427]

The actual history of the Imjin War is more epic than a war movie can ever depict

[@ltmatthewakj2466]

From 15:15 and on, he has officially entered the annals of history as one of the greatest admirals of all time. I think people who like K-Pop culture should give big gratitudes to this legend for without him and his sacrifices, they will never see and enjoy K-Pop drama, K-Pop music, etc. In fact, all of the worlds should give gratitudes for we can see and hear an incredible story from an incredible iron will and determination and loyalty from one person to his people. Abandoned, tortured, demoted, depressed but keep the fight on for his people eventually, he is risen and become "The National Hero of Korea, south, and north." This incredible story proves that loyalty and iron-will can bring you to greatness, something you can find only in fairy tales. About k-pop culture thing, I am staying neutral about that comment, not praising it or disregard it. I only focus on Yi Sun Shin

[@z7ch]

@Matthew Goth from a classical music enthusiast, shut up

[@sharifbolkiah1031]

I would credit that to the US participation in the Korean War.

[@askkedladd]

Including Maeda Toshiee as one of the daimyo involved in the Sekigahara campaign was wrong, he was dead before Sekigahara. Shortly after his old friend Toyotomi Hideyoshi died, Maeda Toshiie died too, leaving Ieyasu as the most senior daimyo of all Japan. This also one of the reason why Ieyasu wields a strong influence. The common link of all these senior daimyo like Hideyoshi, Ieyasu, and Toshiie is that they all worked under Oda Nobunaga (technically Ieyasu is a junior partner and not a direct vassal).

[@ecthelion83]

Ieyasu also, for a variety of reasons (probably anticipating a future conflict for control of Japan between him and Hideyoshi's allies), never sent his own troops to answer Hideyoshi's call to invade Korea, which partly contributed to what became his Eastern Army preserving its strength compared with the Western Army of Hideyoshi's allies, which had been much-depleted in the failed campaigns in Korea (the Western Army still outnumbered the Eastern Army somewhat at Sekigahara, but not by any large margin that it could have had Hideyoshi never invaded Korea).

[@Akkise]

Indeed. Maeda Toshiie was the only reason why Ieyasu didn't try to seize power as soon as Hideyoshi died. It was his death in 1599 which sparked what would become the Sekigahara Campaign.

[@UkrainianPaulie]

Saw the Admiral Yi statue in Busan a lot while serving in South Korea. Also the replica Geobukseon in Yeosu, and the one in the War Museum in Seoul. Epic hero in Korean culture.

[@lemob182]

The only thing I dislike about this channel is that it's so good that I have to continuously load the same videos that I watch on TV back on my phone to make sure I leave a like.

[@admiraltrung-ankancollepla2201]

When Yi Shun-Shin died on the battle. - Japanese soldier in Korea: My lord, their admiral has fallen. A catton blow!! Later after the battle. - Japanese soldier in Korea: My lord, our entire of fleets has been annihilated. How great shameful display!!

[@marcobaek1378]

i heard this as a Shogun 2 announcer

[@ltmatthewakj2466]

In the battle of myeongmyang, Japanese soldier at first thinking: "My lord, a glorious victory will soon be your" to the last battle said: "Our ships has been destroyed! all hope has lost!!!! "OUR SHIP ARE RUNNING FROM THE BATTLE FIELD, A A A SHAMEFUR DISPRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@VirtualnomadVirtualnomad]

Funny thing is that the same court Intrigues are pretty much in effect in modern countries especially here in Mongolia. You get employed in government not because you're an agricultural engineer graduated from cambridge. But because the brother of your cousin's sister in laws is the Mayor's assistant's assistant.

[@beno1129]

Same in sub-saharan Africa as well

[@apalahartisebuahnama7684]

@Rosario Manorang Manik no society ever implemented full meritocracy because it's impossible, humans naturally would like to prefer people close to them but such thing shouldn't justified nepotism.

[@user-26394]

I'm korean and i was deeply impressed by your video. Thanks for sharing our national hero.

[@todrkdck9805]

Gazuaaaa lol

[@Z020852]

Most people think the most amazing thing about Yi Sun Shin was naval tactics. I personally think the most amazing thing about the guy was how he didn't go all Benedict Arnold despite all the political BS that happened to him.

[@Z020852]

@S I may rag on Benedict Arnold a lot, but if I get half of what Admiral Yi got, fuck that shit I'm leaving. That's srill way more than what Benedict Arnold was able to take. All Arnold got was mostly lack of recognition. Yi was straight up shat on.

[@xhuang101]

Who would win? The full might of battled tested fleet with hundreds of warships and thousands of armed samurai or some dude with 13 boats?

[@johntitor1256]

That's an unfair comparison there. Admiral Yi also had drums.

[@ltmatthewakj2466]

and he yeeted them so hard he become the legends and entered the hall as one of the greatest admirals of all time

[@beno1129]

@@ltmatthewakj2466 He is THE greatest admiral of all time. Only the likes of Lord Nelson of the Britain comes close, but in my opinion Yi edges him out.

[@ltmatthewakj2466]

@@beno1129 my comments is neutral for those who admire Nelson. Their tactical and strategical approach may cannot be compare because different timeline and warfare. It is like comparing fish and bird about who is better at flying and swimming. But in my humble opinion, Yi Sun Shin is the greatest because most admirals including Nelson gain support from his government while Yi didn't get a support from his government and even almost put to the death by same government. He was outnumbered, out of supplies but he made it, plus his characters are incredible. I think not everyone can withstand that hardship

[@beno1129]

@@ltmatthewakj2466 I agree, that's why I also rated Admiral Yi the best. He didn't only contend with a malevolent external enemy such as Japan, but also petty intrigue and persecution within Korea.

[@coluslll]

Finally the last episode of Imjin War!! Thank you K&G, for delivering this difficult story. For an outsider, i think you guys had done great. It is more than 400 yeas old, but still it was one of the most significant events for the three nations involved.

[@MrCarthagian]

Finally, I've been looking forward to this video. Admiral Yi Sun-Shin shall always be remembered as a hero to his people.

[@erichtomanek4739]

Truly Admiral Yi is a Great Man and Hero and so too are the men who fought with him. I hope the names of the 13 ships are forever remembered in the Korean Navy.

[@VirtualnomadVirtualnomad]

You got to respect Yi's patience. My power hungry ass would have committed a coup or set my own tiny island nation.

[@dogeofgreatness2222]

But if Admiral Yi with support from the general population revolted and caused infighting between the Koreans, the probability of the Japanese succeding in conquering Korea would have increased substantialy.

[@prime4851]

@young98 wrong. The Joseon dynasty was founded by a general named Yi Seong-gye who revolted in the Wihwado retreat in 1388, and then took control of the Goryeo government and placing two kings on the throne (Kings Chang and Gongyang) then executed them under a failed restoration then Yi ascended to the throne as Taejo of Joseon in 1392. Many western historians are too stupid to not realise the details in Joseon’s founding.

[@demnmonkey]

Yi Sun-Shin: The Martial Lord of Loyalty.

[@DaeGonKwon]

Only few exemplary figures of history were bestow that title. China has Zhuge Liang of Shu-Han, and Yue Fei of Southern Song Dynasty.

[@somekindoflatindude9497]

Myeongnyang has to be the single, most impossible and unexpected sea battle in history

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

@S That was only 56 Ships of Yi vs 73 Japanese Ships. The Japanese got utterly destroyed in that due to Yi's Crane Wings Formation.

[@redrune9275]

I would say it's tied with the battle of Salamis in 480 BC during the Greco-Persian wars.

[@lv83bloodknight]

Or the Battle of Samar where Taffy 3 defeated the Center force.

[@asdf0747]

@@jaredjosephsongheng372 the number of 13 joseon ship vs 133 japanese ship is referenced from both Korean and Japanese Historical documents. a country that invaded with far superior force would downplay their defeat in their record by any means. taking that into effect, 13 ships vs 133 ships is very much factual in historical context

[@jaredjosephsongheng372]

@@asdf0747 No I was responding to a comment about Battle of Hansan Island (Angolpo, Hansando) Not the Original Comment about the Battle of Myeongnyang.

[@animod4134]

"A wise man once said, "He who leads a war for the love of his fellow men, will defeat his enemies." I led my war protecting my family and friends, protecting my home - the Joseon. We had won. I wonder: When we burned the enemy ships that day, was something lost as well...?" At the time, I lost my son to the Dark Ones. I swore to repel every invaders from the face of the earth. “The invaders MUST DIE!”. The strange visions that haunted my journey were someone attempting to reach out to me. Calling my name... it’s saying: Come home with us... I told them: I will come soon - You go first my dear son.. A stray arquebus bullet from an enemy ship struck near my left armpit. I came to realize i won't last any longer. I sense the death is near... It's time to go home... It's time to rest... Home Sweet Home. I Gave My Last Final ORDER: "The war is at its height - wear my armor and beat my war drums. Do not announce my death." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I don't know if I was the first to Stand out and challenge with them, but I will not be the last.. And the future--our future--stretches before us like an endless Sea Water." And maybe, we will deserve the light, at the end of the day”

[@Healing_media]

임진왜란에 대한 깊은 학식과 고견에 깊은 감명을 받았습니다. 이 채널을 꾸준히 시청하며 통찰력을 길러가고 있습니다.

[@aysseralwan]

Admiral Yi must be the best admiral I've ever heard of and I haven't heard of a lot of them but I'm still confident that he's one of the best in history

[@rattheninja2877]

Yi Sun Shin. A human personification of the phrase “Fine, I’ll do it myself.”

[@bevenaflame]

yet another amazing series. thank you KingsAndGeneral. Please consider covering the Portuguese invasion of Malacca next!

[@davidblair9877]

After he smashed the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima, Admiral Togo of Japan received a letter comparing him to Nelson and Yi Sun-Shin as one of the greatest admirals in history. His reply? “I may be compared to Admiral Nelson of Britain, but not to Admiral Yi Sun-Shin of Joseon, for then and now he is without equal.”

[@marmer4541]

I like how the English Translation of the Chinese doctrine is..."Awesomeness" 🤣🤣🤣

[@LXKeemProductions]

this is mind blowing!! thanks to everyone who put this amazing presentation together!

[@stevenchoza6391]

Next Time: Yi comes back from the afterlife to raid and conquer Japan with just a stick.

[@mojotheaverage]

Now come on... He'd have a small row boat as well

[@Emilechen]

Adimral Li was great, but korea didn't have this kind of military ability tovraid Japan, in Asia at that time, only Konxinga had the capacity to raid Japan, since he just defected the Dutch in Taiwan,

[@stevenchoza6391]

@@Emilechen ...the joke flew right over your head...

[@Emilechen]

@@stevenchoza6391 Medieval Korea was a country ruled by Confucian bureaucracts, their economy is based on agriculture, their forcus was on land, so Koreans of Josen Dynasty were pacifist and have no interest to raid Japan, their main ennemis are Mongols or Manchurians in the North, if Korean want to build a big Empire, they have more interest to conquest Manchuria and rebuild Goguryeo Empire, of crouse Admiral Li was great and Turtle Ships were more advanced then Japanese navy, but thr Korean government will not support this kind of raids and adventures,

[@Nothrazim]

@@Emilechen Clueless.

[@ajtam05]

Myeongnyang reminds me of a sea version of Thermopylae's narrow corridor fight I love an underdog story when a strategy/leadership is better. That's an awesome story.

[@jeffercinadams9026]

brilliant tactician; he knew his tides: I lived by the Noryang Straits, in Gwangyang. Those tides are deadly. They adore Yi Sun-sin with statues in Yeosu and named the bridge from Gwangyang to Yeosu after him. Beautiful place, one can see the turtle ships.

[@cyncus1]

Admiral Yi, a gift from the Gods. Amazing how one man was so brilliant in the face of the enemy against astonishing numbers. Legend!

[@travelerparis9037]

Even Yi Sun-shin fought 130 Japanese ships only on a captain ship for four hours. Twelve Korean battleships joined when they saw Yi Sun-shin's battleship, which had been fighting for four hours while watching them in fear. If you travel to Korea, you can go to the museum and see the letters exchanged between Yi Sun-shin and the king, and the diary Yi Sun-shin wrote during the war. Yi Sun-shin did not receive an award from the king and was always threatened with life.

[@cyncus1]

@@travelerparis9037 the king was incompetent and an idiot. Weak Kings like him is the reason Korea was always relegated to being a vassal to another; they weren’t conquered outright.

[@shahedkhan3687]

Was eagerly waiting when you're gonna cover the Battle of Myeongnyang. I first learnt about Yi Sun-sin while playing Civ 5. I got him as a great admiral. I am an avid reader of military history, so read a bit about him. Reading about the Battle of Myeongnyang just blew my mind. That was a victory of mythic proportion. Yi Sun-sin is hands down the greatest admiral of all time.

[@davidblair9877]

After he smashed the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima, Admiral Togo told one adulating reporter, “I may be compared to Admiral Nelson of Britain, but not to Admiral Yi Sun-Shin of Joseon, for then and now he is without equal.”

[@Radetzky.]

I came here to hear about famous admiral yi and man i got chills he really live up to the stories. I know many great warrior from Chinese and Japan. He's truly one of the best general I've ever witnesses, straight up legend!

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

I can't imagine what Yi must have felt a receiving such terrible news after such an epic feat. Horrific contrast.

[@SuperSeltzer]

Thanks for the great video. Having said this I feel the circumstances surrounding Yi's death has been left out prematurely because that last sea battle is the climax of the entire war.

[@88kjk75]

I gotta say I envy the Koreans for having such a national hero like Admiral Yi.

[@xaviotesharris891]

Thank you for this whole series! I lived for several years in Korea and learned bits about this war from my Korean friends. It's the sort of thing most Koreans know something about, much like most American (he said with hope) know something our Revolutionary War. Thank you so much for illuminating the whole war. Admiral Yi rocks!

[@sheok79]

Battles Myeongnyang was unbelivable. The flag ship of Yi fought alone for 5-7 hours because other commnaders were so afraid to fight agaisnt Japnases army. After the flag ship showed them the courage, then the other 12 ships joined battle...

[@shubhammadane6150]

Thank you K&G for making me familiar with Imjin War and Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. Before this I had no idea about this epic war and once in an era admiral.

[@andraspongracz5996]

For the Koreans to win the naval battle of the Myeongnyang channel is as if the Greek had won the battle of Thermopylae. Based on this video series, Admiral Yi fully deserves his status as a national hero. I'm gonna read more about him.

[@홍성민-c8o]

Well they used the terrain didn't they

[@idhamchaeruddin4715]

Im sorry, but The greek doesnt win at Thermopylae They just manage hold the persian amry for days

[@shanemize3775]

Very fascinating video. A subject that I was not familiar with, but have been really drawn into by your videos. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@josephdee4649]

I first got to know about this great general by watching the movie "The Admiral", one of the best epic war film I've watched.

[@AngryCenturion576]

Yi’s death is so similar to Horatio Nelson’s. Both gifted admirals who defended their country from invasion, and got killed by an enemy sharpshooter in the middle of their greatest victory. Great video, keep them coming!

[@AliHasan2-v9e]

Napoleon OBTILERATES Nelson

[@개꿀잼놀아라]

Compared to Yi Sun-sin, Nelson is nothing more than a sergeant.

[@kushalthapa5177]

From this channel, I have learned a lot about many kings, emperors, and generals; their battles, victories, defeats, and conquests. But Yi Sun-sin hits different, the one you actually empathize with.

[@gobimurugesan2411]

One of my favourite series in this channel...👏

[@namenotfound8747]

Yi and his thirteen ships at the battle of Myeongnyang are regarded as the greatest naval upset in recorded history. So much so, that even a Japanese Admiral (Tōgō Heihachirō) remarked that no one is as great as Admiral Yi when they boosted his accomplishments. His accomplishments might rival his European counterparts, but not Yi, no one was as good as him, to paraphrase.

[@Dazzlefisher]

Little note on Togo Heihachiro, he wasn’t any Japanese Admiral but one of the nation’s greatest heroes, nicknamed « The Nelson of the East » for notably beating the Russian navy in 1905, at the very famous battle of Tsushima. For such a man to recognize that Admiral Yi is greater, shows how much Korea’s greatest Holy Hero and Martial Lord of Loyalty durably impacted everyone.

[@jwagner4050]

That's true, but there's a reason conflict of interest statements are a thing in published works. It is self-congratulatory to say "yeah but no one is as great as the guy that beat us earlier." So grain of salt. Yi has some serious accomplishments to his credit and he was clearly a great admiral but he was also facing a Japan that was not really a peer power at sea. European admirals don't get bragging rights in history for sinking Chinese Junks with impunity either, like during the Opium War. Plus, to be truly great among greats (aka the alleged best of all time) you really need to face off with and defeat not just a peer but another "great." That said, I'm not wanting to denigrate the man, just to add an asterisk that amounts to "remember context."

[@bocktopus8993]

Amazing series! Particularly loved this focus on Korea & Japan 😍

[@EthanMKim]

Lol "bokksu" literally means "revenge" in Korean

[@hyoneeyed9450]

what an irony hahaha

[@skyereave9454]

I was so confused at first. Thought it was a joke of some kind

[@cyncus1]

It does if pronounced a certain way... boke-soo

[@golonawailus4312]

bao chou, in mandarin pinyin

[@terrorsaur599]

“And so passed the man so ill treated in life, so often demoted and accused, the man who would forever known as the Marital Lord of Loyalty.” - Extra History, 2015

[@SewyBoi678]

Did you know ? One day after a battle Admiral Yi and his officers went to the discussion room and the first thing Yi did was taking a knife and opening his armor and dug out the bullet that had lodge in his arm. Yi did not tell his soldiers that a bullet had hit him believing that it would cause morale during the battle.

[@prime4851]

Yi was dead in Noryang. Do you mean other battles?

[@berakyle7269]

@@prime4851 In the second battle. Sachun. He suffered from severe inflammation throughout his life due to this injury. In a letter to Ryu Sung-ryong, a childhood friend and Minister of Interior of Korea, there is a content that pus comes out due to bullet injuries and aftereffects, and the pain gets worse day by day.

[@mrhawk2051]

teacher: alright we're gonna go to Japan and Korea girls: I like anime, BTS boys: prepare the ships

[@NCRonrad]

we will use the old ways.

[@anesidora0seneca]

*sweats in all three*

[@ermytanio7111]

14:39 literally turning the tide of battle

[@royalpayn4089]

"Who immediately began proving himself totally incompetent" Imagine that being your legacy. No amount of seppuku can erase that level of shame

[@Progress-qb8oc]

1. Early 1500's Korea-Chosun transferred silver mines smelting technics to Japanese-Nippon Wae. 2. 1500's, Japanese had mined silvers and sold them to Portuguese. (These were written on a Japanes silve mine information board, however suddenly they removed the information the year before 2010) 3. In the late of 1500's Japan bought Portuguese rifles by silver trade. 4. And then in 1592, Japan invaded Korea-Chosun with the rifles. They want continent territories for a long time. 5. Till 1598, 7 years war began.​

[@joshuakingshott4296]

I find it interesting that both Admiral Yi and Lord Nelson died very similar deaths.

[@youtubecansukkadik]

Fascinating point in history. Who would have thought anyone could withstand an invasion of samurai by a united Japan

[@justsomedude168]

At the battle of myongryang, yi had fought for like an hour on his own and the other ships, seeing his heroics, came in like pairs.

[@boogeymann6686]

Probably history's greatest admiral

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@YuuSHiiiN I would have to agree as well and this is coming from a Brit, the Battle of Noryang Straits is the most complete naval victory i've ever seen.

[@이정아-l5s]

Hmmm. I don't agree. The Japanese had numerical superiority, but they were underarmed than the Korean ships. Which makes Nelson more greater than Yi.

[@sato88888888]

It is always difficult for Englishmen to admit that Nelson ever had an equal in his profession, but if any man is entitled to be so regarded, it should be this great naval commander of Asiatic race who never knew defeat and died in the presence of the enemy; of whose movements a track-chart might be compiled from the wrecks of hundreds of Japanese ships lying with their valiant crews at the bottom of the sea, off the coasts of the Korean peninsula... and it seems, in truth, no exaggeration to assert that from first to last he never made a mistake, for his work was so complete under each variety of circumstances as to defy criticism... His whole career might be summarized by saying that, although he had no lessons from past history to serve as a guide, he waged war on the sea as it should be waged if it is to produce definite results, and ended by making the supreme sacrifice of a defender of his country. (The Influence of the Sea on The Political History of Japan, pp. 66-67.)

[@ninjaa6952]

Nelson was up against the other to greatest naval powers in the world with a history of plenty of naval victories as much as I think admirals yi victories are outstanding he was mostly up against an incompetent naval power this was basically the first time japan had a navy.

[@ninjaa6952]

@S european navies at this point where pretty good especially since America was rediscovered. Pirating isn't really a good experience for naval warfare Japan most of the time stayed in its own ground. Also that's like me saying that admiral yi wouldn't have stood a chance against a roman navy Nelson was up against a competent foe all you have to do is read up about these battles and it shows the japanses where very bad at naval warfare, but people here are trying to say that just because Korea had one good naval commander means they where the best but this isn't true because Britain at at least 10 other Nelson types that won countless naval battles.

[@Dazzlefisher]

@S I mean, Europe definitely had a capable navy considering the battle of Lepanto had just happened (1571). As for England specifically? Well its navy was extremely young at that time, Henri VIII creating the Navy Royal in 1546. Then Elizabeth I really focused on it, with big technical advances made to give their ships a good fighting chance against the terrifying Spanish Armada, who then clashed multiple times from 1585 to 1604 which ended in a stalemate (England can definitely thank the weather though). So while the Royal Navy was still behind its European adversaries, it was seriously rising at this point, so a XVIth century clash between Admiral Yi and Admiral Nelson wouldn’t necessarily go in the Korean hero’s favor.

[@bikrambhattacharya6524]

Admiral Yi Sun Shin was an absolute mad lad. Respect.

[@ryanxwonbin7984]

Mid-game Won Gyun starts throwing the game, but late-game Yi-Sun Sin carries anyway.

[@RobertsonBrendyn]

Myungryang was made into a movie called Admiral: Roaring Currents.

[@Modfet]

thats not noryang. thats myungryang

[@RobertsonBrendyn]

@@Modfet Fixed it.

[@marcusson9025]

Horrible movie since it was like Yi wasn't relying on his tactical genius in that movie but some kinda luck or miracle. I wish the creators of Roaring Current had done better job at Yi's preperation, logistics, and planning, rather than some kinda mix bag of trick of luck.

[@SpaceOdyssey-uk4ww]

@@marcusson9025 yeah, and so many historical errors. it was a good film though, i wept when watching the movie. but with K&G have made this Battle of Myeongyang more accurate, I WEPT MORE! at least we have a lil bit imagination of the battle. have you watch Gunshi Kanbei?

[@fratsan9979]

Yi definitely deserves more recognition. Like the sea version of the Mongols, he finds a way to win against all odds.

[@Wesley-rt7nv]

Funny thing, this video didn't mentioned is that actually WonGyun also thought the information which the Japanese spy gave was a trap. But he bragged to the King that if Seonjo would name him the supreme commander he would immediately attack and terminate the entire japan forces. Seonjo did not liked Admiral Yi. He thought Yi might become his potential political threat. So that's why Admiral Yi was dismissed. Not just because of the false reports.

[@Wesley-rt7nv]

Also after Won Gyun became the commander, Won Gyun tried to delay the attack. Because he too knew it was false information. But since he became the commander in the first place because he said he would attack he couldn't delay it anymore so he did and uh..... it was a absolute disaster.

[@Wesley-rt7nv]

Also if you are wondering how could one stupid commander lose all that ship that's a long story but to put it simple Won Gyun was undoubtedly one of the most worst commanders Korea ever have.

[@ytn00b3]

Actually Won Gyun was more warrior than being commander or leader, he was good at fight as he was quite large build dude with heavy drinking and womanizer habit and likes to brag about his skill and strength but he was terrible at managing and strategy. But due to his political backing from the West faction, they made him the commander.

[@Wesley-rt7nv]

@@ytn00b3 That is actually not true. There was nobody in the court who thought Admiral Yi should have been dismissed. This decision was made by Seonjo and Seonjo alone. Also Won Gyun was not a warrior or more like he was absolutely incompetent.

[@ljptech]

Thank you so much with such excellent video!

[@jonbaxter2254]

Yi was such a chad, he won a battle despite dying half-way through.

[@mheekkim2901]

"I maybe dead but I ain't done with them yet, keep beating them drums cuz"- Admiral yeet prob.

[@Broseftoast]

This comment 😂 you’re absolutely right lol

[@robbabcock_]

What a wonderful conclusion to the series!🙏⚔️🏹

[@Jacobs9991]

When the Chinese captain on the Chinese flagship sailed to Yi's flagship to congratulate him on the battle, he was struck with great sorrow when he learned that Yi died. He threw himself on the deck three times wailing, "Even after death, he saved my life". The Chinese captain even gave Yi a eulogy at his funeral. Thus ended the great career of the Martial Lord of Loyalty.

[@allhailaccelerationism6133]

That Chinese naval commander named Chen Lin actually wrote a poem to advise Yi to leave Korea kingdom and get another job in Ming dynasty

[@Ubuno658]

Good job! I have been waiting for this for a long time.

[@prime4851]

You should watch Roaring currents, which shows the battle of myeongryang in 1597, which is one of Yi’s greatest battles with 13 ships against 300, using tide knowledges and making the Japanese retreat. 1597년 명량해전, 13척의 배로 300여척의 이순신 장군이 조수를 알고 일본을 퇴각시킨 명량해전을 그린 요란한 해류를 봐야 한다.

[@LeBator]

What a magnificent series! My congratulations to you. But may I offer a suggestion? By placing text boxes on the screen you disrupt the narration and force us to pause the video to read them. The texts aren't really necessary so removing them would only enhance the video. Thank you.

[@allliquid6320]

After this you must watch the series extra credits did on admiral yi. The man who broke his leg in his military exam and still completed it. Even though he failed the exam he came back and started his awesome military career and finally his truly aw inspiring naval career

[@historyhistory870]

명량해전은 도대체 어떻게 이긴건지... 타임머신을 타고 직접 보고 싶은 역사적 순간 1순위입니다^^

[@apollodivine]

Can you do a video on the United States “overthrow” of Hawaii natives? I know little on subject and would be curious on its history

[@skyereave9454]

Seconded. Sounds interesting

[@JoeVisitor]

Awesome video! it's so great to see the rich history in such a digestible format!