“반세기 만에 돌아온 K-역사… 『Unveiling Admiral Yi Sun-Sin and the Turtle Ship: Historical Evidence and Scientific Verification』 영문판 국내 출간” 『Unveiling Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Turtle Ship』은 이순신 장군의 해전, 전략과 리더십, 그리고 과학적 검증에 기반한 거북선의 전술 운용 등 핵심 내용을 망라한 책이다. 단순한 전기적 서술이나 신화적 접근을 넘어, 공학·항법·지리정보 해석을 포함한 융합적 분석을 통해 이순신과 거북선의 실체를 실증적으로 복원하는 데 초점을 맞췄다. 저자는 13년에 걸쳐 전국의 이순신 해전지를 직접 탐사하며 명량해전 이후 이순신이 체류했던 전략 거점 ‘안편도’의 실체를 사료와 지리과학 분석을 통해 특정하였다. 또한 『난중일기』, 『선조실록』, 새롭게 발굴된 체찰사 이원익의 장계 등을 다각도로 교차 검증하고 분석을 통해, 정유재란 직전 이순신 장군이 출전을 거부했다는 기존 통설(항명설)의 오류를 바로잡고, 거북선 총통의 유효 사거리와 운용 방식을 과학적으로 분석함으로써 거북선이 근접 돌격형 전투선으로 운용된 이유를 밝혔다. 특히 이 책은 전투 현장을 구글 지도 기반으로 시각화하고, 해전 과정을 교전 단계별로 상세하게 재구성하여 독자들이 시각 자료만으로도 전투 전개를 입체적으로 이해할 수 있도록 구성되었다. 이는 교육 현장은 물론, 역사적 사건의 시뮬레이션과 재현 연구에서도 응용할 수 있는 새로운 형태의 역사 콘텐츠로서 주목받고 있다. 이 책은 2025년 초 아마존에서 전자책으로 선출간되었고, 저자에 의해 전 세계 20여 개국의 해양사 연구자 및 영미권 주요 대학 교수 300여 명에게 기증·공유되며 국제적인 반향을 일으켰다. 이번 국내 영문 종이책 출간은 그 연장선상에서 기획된 것으로, 유학생, 다문화 가정 자녀, 글로벌 세대 청소년 독자까지 폭넓게 독자층을 고려해 구성되었다. 또한 이 책에 적용된 ‘교차방위법’에 기반한 잊힌 이순신의 해상 기지 특정, ‘기하학적 탄도 모델’을 활용한 총통 해석은 항법공학자의 전문성을 역사 연구에 접목한 국내 최초의 시도로, 과학과 역사, 전략과 기록 해석이 융합된 독창적인 연구 방식을 제시하고 있다. 이는 한국 해양과학기술과 역사학의 통섭적 연구 가능성을 실증적으로 보여주는 대표적 사례로 평가된다.

Preface Chapter I. Imjinwaeran (Imjin War), Yi Sun-sin and Turtle Ship (Geobukseon) The Outbreak of the Imjinwaeran (Imjin War) Domestic Situations before the Imjinwaeran (Imjin War) Who is Yi Sun-sin? Life of Yi Sun-sin Evaluation of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Life War Preparation of Yi Sun-sin prior to Imjinwaeran Turtle Ship Cannon Firing Test The Turtle Ship and the Panokseon The Turtle Ship Construction Background, Structure and Function of the Turtle Ship Effective Range of the Cannon Mounted on the Turtle Ship Tactics of the Turtle Ship Main Battleship Panokseon Weapons of the Korean Navy Weapons and Ships of the Japanese Navy An Episode about the Miracle of the Turtle Ship in the 1970s Battle Scenes of the Turtle Ship Chapter II. Glorious Naval Battles of Admiral Yi Sun-sin The 1st Campaign: The Battle of Okpo, Happo, and Jeokjinpo The Japanese Army’s Capture of Seoul and Advance North The Battle of Okpo The Battle of Happo The Battle of Jeokjinpo The Lessons of the 1st Campaign The 2nd Campaign: The Battle of Sacheon, Dangpo, Danghangpo and Yulpo The Battle of Sacheon: Participation of the Turtle Ship The Battle of Dangpo The Battle of Danghangpo The Battle of Yulpo The Significance of the 2nd Campaign The 3rd Campaign: The Battle of Hansan and Angolpo Ground Combat and Sea Control Situation The Battle of Hansan by the Hakikjin The Battle of Angolpo Outcomes and Significance of the 3rd Campaign The 4th Campaign: The Battle of Busanpo Background of the Battle Processing and Engagement of the Battle Chapter III. Yi Sun-sin’s Battles and Preparations for Future Naval Warfare: During China-Japan Negotiations in 1593-1596 The 5th Campaign: The Battle of Ungpo King’s Order and Preparations for the Naval Expedition Battles and Challenges at Ungpo (The naval battle and landing operations) Surveillance Activities and Consideration on Farming Characteristics and Significance of the Campaign The 6th and 7th Campaigns: The Battle of Danghangpo and the Jangmunpo Landing Operation Yi Sun-sin Becomes the Supreme Naval Commander The 6th Campaign: The Battle of Danghangpo Geumtopaemun (Document Prohibiting the Conquest of Japan) Comparison of the 1st and 2nd Battles of Danghangpo The 7th Campaign: The Jangmunpo Landing Operation Preparations for Future Warfare by Yi Sun-sin During Negotiations Negotiations and Yi Sun-sin’s Response Securing Stable Military Supplies and Establishing Military Discipline Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Command Challenges Efforts to Resolve Manpower Shortages and Secure Command Authority Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Leadership amid Crisis: Struggles and Devotion in Command Resolute Leadership Despite Limited Resources and Internal Challenges Chapter IV. Yi Sun-sin’s Dismissal, Won Gyun’s Naval Defeat, and Yi Sun-sin’s Return Dismissal and Rankless Service (Baekuijonggun) The Tragic Battle of Chilcheonryang Leadership Confusion and Prelude to the Battle of Chilcheonryang The Catastrophe of Chilcheonryang and Devastation: Collapse of the Korean Navy Evaluation and Lessons of the Battle of Chilcheonryang King’s Regret and Yi Sun-sin’s Return to Tongjesa Immediate Actions for Reorganization and Battle Preparations Movement to the Myeongryang Strait for Decisive Fight The Truth About Yi Sun-sin’s Claimed Disobedience The Outbreak of the Jeongyu War and the Impeachment of Yi Sun-sin Misunderstandings about Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Disobedience Reassessment of Historical Evidence and Misconceptions Discovery and Analysis of Yi Won-ik’s Reports Correction on Yi Sun-sin’s Historical Errors Chapter V. The Miraculous Battle of Myeongryang and Rebuilding Navy The Battle of Myeongryang: Miraculous Victory Battle Progress and Results Evaluation and Significance of the Battle of Myeongryang Rebuilding the Devastated Korean Navy Yi Sun-sin’s Suffering after the Victory in the Battle of Myeongryang Plans for Strengthening Forces at an Unknown Island Efforts to Rebuild the Destroyed Navy at Gohado Chapter VI. The Last Victory of Yi Sun-sin and the End of the Imjinwaeran The Truth about the Battle of Jeolido Korean-Chinese Allied Naval and Ground Operations The 4 Routes for Simultaneous Land-Sea Campaign Blockade Operations by the Korean-Chinese Allied Fleet The Battle of Noryang and the Death of Yi Sun-sin The Naval Battle Process and Engagement Achievements and Significance Descendants of Chinese Admiral Chen Lin in Korea Yi Sun-sin’s Fleet Operation Concepts and Naval Operational Principles in Imjin War Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Main Battle Fleet Operation Review of Yi Sun-sin’s Naval Battles Applying Naval Operation Principles