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Beginning of the battles for Kwantung and Port Arthur
2021-07-17
Direct translation via Google Translate
[Regnum] The Japanese command, having received the news of the death of Adm. Makarov, decided to begin the landing on the Liaodong Peninsula, the victory at Turenchen - the first test of strength in a clash with the European army - strengthened the belief in success.

The planned transportation of the 2nd army regiment General Yasukata Oku - from Hiroshima to Liaodong - demanded to use up to 80 transports. They followed in groups of 4-5 pennants under the cover of military vessels. On April 20 (May 3), 1904, the Japanese admiral again tried to block the exit from Port Arthur Bay with transports.
Posted by:badanov

#2  He would have gotten a medal if he hadn't killed that officer,
Posted by: Vinegar Spolusing6485   2021-07-17 20:00  

#1  Telling.

"while the RussiansRepublicans were arguing about a grand strategy, the JapaneseDemocrats methodically seized the initiative and, without hesitation, tirelessly pursued their strategic goals, and this was what turned out to be decisive in their victory."
Posted by: Skidmark   2021-07-17 07:40  

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