12 November 2021 Dmitry Shlapentokh In September, Vladimir Putin gave a speech in the Russian Far East, promising expansive development of the region, including the creation of new cities, and enhanced economic and educational opportunities. The president claimed that development of the … Continue reading
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THE BUZZ In 1904, Russia and Japan Went to War (And Asia Has Never Been the Same Since) Robert Farley World War I and World War II so transformed the maps of both Europe and Asia that discerning the influence … Continue reading
1904-5 The Russo-Japanese War: Japan Shatters Russia’s Navy and Global Perceptions Japan is seen as an ultramodern tech giant today, and not many people really doubt their military power. That was far from the case in the late 19th … Continue reading
Chronicle Covers: Going all in on the Russo-Japanese War By Tim O’Rourke Never let it be said that The Chronicle shied away from Russo-Japanese War coverage. The front page from Feb. 27, 1904, covers the Battle of Port Arthur a … Continue reading
On December 10, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American (and first President) to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for brokering an end to the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), a war that claimed between … Continue reading
Emperor Gojong asserted Korea’s independence before the Russo-Japanese War, but became a protectorate of Japan after the war. Gojong’s diplomacy is reevaluated Emperor Gojong (1852-1919), the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), is usually recalled … Continue reading
There were many reasons for the Russo-Japanese War, not all of them strategic, but these were some of the historic underpinnings of the war that changed the geopolitical balance in the world Explore»Education and Science»History and Archaeology»Military … Continue reading
These photos are now showing up everywhere, but I’m sharing them from my favorite magazine: Mental Floss Color Images of the 1904 Russo-Japanese War IMAGE CREDIT: T.W. INGERSOLL VIA BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FLICKR The Russo-Japanese War between 1904 and 1905 was … Continue reading
In Russia, the Russo-Japanese War Never Really Ended Russia Challenges Japan Published by Joshua Noonan Japan and Russia have had a fractious relationship since diplomatic relations were established two centuries ago. These first sparked into war in the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese … Continue reading
City that Played a Role in the Russo-Japanese War Now a Tourist Hot-Spot HARBIN the hotspot By Bidisha Bagchi May 21 2015 Tags: Getaways The capital of Heilongjiang province in the north of China is a mix of historical and … Continue reading
Resurrection of Name Symbolizes Return to Japanese Militarism Izumo suggests revival of Japanese militarism: PLA admiral The Izumo leaves the port of Yokohama after its commissioning ceremony held on Mar. 25. (Photo courtesy of JMSDF) Japan’s new helicopter destroyer was named … Continue reading
A surprisingly good, and brief, history of the background behind the Russo-Japanese War From: http://www.misleddit.com/p/2wex0d/ … Continue reading