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What makes the Battle of Myeongnyang unique in his career?

  • He won without losing a single ship

  • He lost all his ships

  • He surrendered

  • None of the above

Answer

The Battle of Myeongnyang is unique in Yi Sun-sin's career because he won without losing a single ship. This was a remarkable feat, as the Korean navy was outnumbered and outgunned by the Japanese fleet. Yi Sun-sin used his knowledge of the tides to his advantage, and he also used his ships' speed and maneuverability to outmaneuver the Japanese ships.
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