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

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Strategies and Outcomes of the Russo-Japanese War

This chapter examines the military strategies and geographical factors that influenced the results of the Russo-Japanese War. It focuses on Japan's tactical maneuvers, particularly in critical battles like Liaoyang and Tsushima, while highlighting the dire challenges faced by both Japanese and Russian forces. The discussion also questions the perceived cleverness of Japanese decisions, introducing external factors that impacted the war's dynamics.

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