Imjin War - Japanese Invasion of Korea 1592-1598 - 4K DOCUMENTARY

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The tale of Admiral Yi is nothing short of superhuman, and yet at the same time a tragedy. Other men would have turned their back or defected after being treated the way he was. But he cared more for his nation than himself, even when the leadership of that nation betrayed him time and time again for their own selfish ambition. But he fought not for the government, but the nation itself. True patriotism.

Admiral Togo, the Japanese admiral who won the decisive naval battle at the Tsushima straits was once compared to Yi and Nelson. Togo was taken aback by this and said: “It may be proper to compare me with Nelson, but not with Korea's Yi Sun-sin, for he has no equal.”

Yi Sun Shin was a genius tactician with an unmatched record of naval victories. It's no wonder Koreans are the best StarCraft players.

People need to know that YI had no support from his country. He raised money himself, built the ships himself, made the first musket for korea, made the first ironclad turtleship, fed his people from starvation and saved korea from Japan. He is a Saint of saints in Korea along with King Sejong

One of the most amazing thing about Yi Sun Shin was that all his prior military experience prior to the Imjin War was in the army, and he only started studying naval warfare after he was appointed the commander in Cholla shortly before the war started. All his subsequent naval brilliance was self-taught.

'Diplomatic failures provoked Hideyoshi to launch a Second Invasion' That is an understatement. His Daimyo came up with a scheme to pretend the Ming were surrendering while also telling the Ming that Hideyoshi was acquiescing to their demands. It went so far as Hideyoshi wearing what he thought was a gifted 'Emperor's robe' but actually signified becominga 'Vassal King' under the Ming. This all came unglued when Hideyoshi's Monk(who could read the documents) told Hideyoshi their true meaning and Hideyoshi flew into a rage demanding blood.

That's truly amazing. I've never seen an English video that describes the Imjin War in such detail and accuracy. Thank you for your effort.

Put yourself into Yi's shoes: The selfish and incompetent boss (King Seonjo), jealous and unqualified coworkers who makes things worse (Won Kyun), all his subordinates inexperienced and cowardish, and your job is to fight against 10 times the numbers of invaders who are battle-hardened veterans with full support and advanced firearms.

There’s a lot of amazing things about Admiral Yi. One of them was his repeated ability to adapt his tactics to defeat his enemy even after his enemy repeatedly adapted their tactics to account for Yi’s previous successes.

Interesting fact: When Yi was dying he told to his son and his nephew: "We are going to win this war. Keep beating the drum. Do not announce my death". And then both his son and nephew took his armour and pretended they were the admiral and kept fighting. It wouldnt be until tge end of the battle that Yi's death would be known. The admiral had quite a life. He was mistreeated by corrupt officials, almost sentenced to death for being blamed and ended it as a hero to his people. He didnt see the end of the war but his legacy lives on as one of, if not, THE best admiral in history

I used to have lunch sat by the statue of Yi Sun Sin in Gwanghwamun square and wonder how I'd never heard of him before I moved to Korea. I'm so glad he gets love from your channel because his is one of the most incredible stories in military history.

Admiral Yi is one of the greatest millitary minds of all time. He makes Nelson look like a first year in the Naval academy. While his life may have been a tragedy in many ways at the end he wins over those who wronged for he is remembered today as one of the greatest admirals of all time, Saviour of Korea and Marshal lord of Loyalty.

After the devastating defeat of Won Gyun, Joseon court planned to merge the remaining navy into the army. However, general Yi said to the king, "There are 12 battle ships left, the numbers are insufficient, but with this humble man still alive, enemy will not covet our seas." And comes the famous battle of Myeong yang, where general Yi defeated the 200 Japanese ships with 13 battle ships(one ship joined later). General Yi had lost his mother when he was demoted (his mother was 83 years old and was on the sail to meet her demoted son when she passed away on a ship). And general Yi's most beloved son died while fighting the Japanese forces. Such a shame that a man of such accomplishment and devotion had to go through all that personal tragedy...

The story of Admiral Yi is absolutely insane, and we'd all believe it to be a story of fiction if it weren't for corroborated reports from Korea's enemy in this conflict, Japan. Furthermore, the accounts from the Chinese side are glowing as well. This was an uncommon man, put squarely in position, by sheer chance or divine intervention, to save a people and their nation. Just incredible.

Admiral Horatio Nelson, the one who defeated the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Trafalgar and crushed Napoleon's maritime ambitions, thought only a few men in history were the perfect warrior-leaders after which he modeled himself. There was, of course, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. But Nelson had also read about Admiral Yi and included Yi in his estimations. Books in French/Italian about Korea and Admiral Yi had been translated to English throughout the late 1700s and were housed in the British Museum's library. This had included excerpts from "The Book of Corrections" or "Jingbirok" written in the late 1500s about the Imjin War. Korean books, in turn, had ended up in Europe starting in the late 1600s thanks to Italian Jesuit missions to China--which included Jesuit embassies to Korea and its court. A few Korean books had also made it to Europe via the tiny amount of Dutch trade with Korea. I tend to think that Nelson's cunning with his fleet at Trafalgar and other battles was inspired by what he read about Admiral Yi's numerous accomplishments during the Imjin War.

on the korean marine base near marine camp mujuk theirs a 12-14ft tall statue of admiral yi in the middle of their square it was beautifully made and the description on his plaque detailing he's heroic actions where many others both politicians and generals have massively failed he alone carried the korean on hes back while hes steel balls kept it all neatly balanced

I spent a year in S. Korea in the U.S. Army. I regret not discovering Korea's rich and fascinating medieval period until later in life. The Koreans are a brave, and resourceful people and also one of the kindest and most hospitable I've encountered. Thank you for this very educational video.

Hideyoshi had united Japan, but he was surrounded by samurai armies which had swelled in number over the years of Japan's internal conflicts. They needed to be culled in order to ensure stability of the realm. Not willing to give up their swords he sent them to Korea. Many minor and great clans were extinguished as their leaders and men fell on the battlefield. Those that did not die in battle found themselves accused for cowardice or punished for failure in the Korea campaign. Often ending with them losing their heads and their estates being confiscated by Hideyoshi.

A roller coaster of events brought to order by one man. Admiral Yi Sun Shi, how admirable!