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Sarah Paine: How Imperial Japan Defeated Tsarist Russia & Qing China

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Cultural Dynamics and Military Strategy in the Russo-Japanese War

This chapter explores the military strategies and cultural dynamics that contributed to Japan's unexpected victory in the Russo-Japanese War. It contrasts Japan's enlightened approach, shaped by the Meiji Reformation, with Russia's challenges, including educational shortfalls and poor leadership.

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