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Yi Sun-sin's later battle sequence

The May actions were only the opening of Yi's campaign, which continued through major battles including Hansan Island, Myeongnyang, and Noryang.

Battle Of Hansan IslandBattle Of MyeongnyangBattle Of NoryangImjin WarYi Sun-sin
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Question

How many battles did Yi Sun-sin lead after these May actions?

Short answer

Seven further battles are listed, culminating in Noryang, where Yi died.

Notes

Okpo, Happo, Jeokjinpo, and Sacheon came early in a much longer operational career. The later sequence named here is Dangpo, Danghangpo, Hansan Island, Angolpo, Busan, Myeongnyang, and Noryang. The May victories were the beginning of Yi's wartime command rather than its culmination. Noryang provides the endpoint because Yi was killed there.