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What was Admiral Yi's most famous victory?

  • Battle of Myeongnyang

  • Battle of Marathon

  • Battle of Waterloo

  • Battle of Trenton

Answer

Admiral Yi Sun-sin's most famous victory was the Battle of Myeongnyang, in which he led a small fleet of Korean ships against a larger Japanese fleet. The Koreans were outnumbered by three to one, but Yi used a variety of tactics to outwit the Japanese and defeat them. This victory was a turning point in the war, and it helped to secure Korean independence.
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