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Map of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904
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Map of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904
Map of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904. The Russo-Japanese War arose due to the two countries conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia. When the Russians reneged on an agreement to withdraw troops from Manchuria, the Japanese embarked on a lengthy siege of the Russian-leased city of Port Arthur in Manchuria. Port Arthur surrendered in January 1905, and a combination of incompetence on the part of Russian commanders and the decisive victory for the Japanese navy at the Battle of Tsushima forced the Russians to the negotiating table. The outcome of the war was Japan gaining effective control of Korea and much of Manchuria. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15th May 1904
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This print showcases a detailed "Map of the Russo-Japanese War, 1904". The map serves as a visual representation of the intense conflict that arose between Russia and Japan due to their conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia. It highlights the key locations and regions involved in this historic war. The Russo-Japanese War was ignited when Russia failed to honor an agreement to withdraw troops from Manchuria. In response, Japan launched a relentless siege on Port Arthur, a Russian-leased city in Manchuria. After months of fierce fighting, Port Arthur finally surrendered in January 1905. The outcome of this war was heavily influenced by both military incompetence on the part of Russian commanders and the decisive victory achieved by the Japanese navy at the Battle of Tsushima. As a result, Japan emerged triumphant and gained effective control over Korea and significant portions of Manchuria. This remarkable illustration from Le Petit Journal dated May 15th, 1904 provides valuable insights into one of history's most significant conflicts. The vibrant colors used in this map bring life to its intricate details while capturing the essence of early 20th-century cartography. Preserved by AccuSoft Inc. , this print stands as a testament to human ambition, power struggles between nations, and how geography played an essential role during times of war.
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