What if the greatest military mind in naval history never lost a single ship across 13 battles? Michael Stevens reveals how Admiral Yi Sun-sin turned 13 ships into Korea's salvation, using tidal currents as weapons and loyalty as armor in the face of impossible odds. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How Yi turned the Myeongnyang Strait into a 133-ship graveyard with just 13 vessels • The tidal warfare tactics that made Yi's final battles legendary • Why Yi's death at Noryang marked both personal tragedy and national victory • The loyalty code that made Yi Korea's most revered military hero 👤 Perfect for: history buffs who love underdog stories where strategy beats overwhelming force. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Michael Stevens introduces Yi's impossible comeback [01:45] The 13 ships: Korea's navy at its lowest point [04:30] Myeongnyang: when physics becomes warfare [07:15] Tidal currents as the ultimate weapon [09:30] Yi's final battle and heroic death [11:45] Why Korea still honors the Martial Lord of Loyalty Yi's story proves that sometimes the best defense is knowing exactly when to attack. His understanding of naval physics, combined with unshakeable loyalty to Korea, created victories that still seem impossible today. These weren't just battles, they were masterclasses in turning disadvantage into dominance. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow When Rome Burns on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite historical revelation is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Korean naval history, Myeongnyang battle, tidal warfare tactics, military strategy

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