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RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR
1904 - 1905
Both countries, Russia and Japan, were eager
to dominate Korea and Manchuria. The Russo-Japanese War was won by
Japan.
This war overlapped with the
Russian Revolution of 1905.
What Started the
Russo-Japanese War?
On February 8, 1904, the Japanese
attacked Port Arthur and thus started the war.
Although Japan fired the first shot,
this war was equally desired by Russia.
Battles of the Russo-Japanese War
1904, June 14
Battle at Fu-hsien - Japan wins
1904, August 25
Battle at Liao-yang - Japan wins
1905, February 19 - March 10
Battle of
Mukden - Japan wins
1905, May 27 - 29
Naval Battle of
Tsushima - Japan wins
What Ended the
Russo-Japanese War?
A peace treaty was signed on September
5, 1905 (August 23, 1905 -
Old Style), the
Treaty of Portsmouth.
And here is the map

RUSSO-JAPANESE
WAR
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