The Russo-Japanese War began in February 1904 and lasted about one and a half years until Russia finally admitted defeat to Japan. In the late 19th century, “Russia’s Asian policy became increasingly expansionist and aggressive” (249), which was the primary reason for Russia’s involvement with war against Japan. Both Russia and Japan wanted territory in … Continue reading “Implications of The Russo-Japanese War”
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The Beginning of the End: The Russo-Japanese War
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In the picture below there are stacks and stacks of swords in the Zlatoust Armory in Zlatoust, Russia. This picture was taken in 1910, after the treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War. These two topics are only slightly related as I … Continue reading →
