Manchuria Collection (#4)

Russian Admiral Yevgeni Alekseyev visiting defences under construction at Port Arthur, Manchuria
3097350 Russian Admiral Yevgeni Alekseyev visiting defences under construction at Port Arthur, Manchuria, on the eve of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

Japanese on the march. Men in place of pack ponies, illustration from
3039709 Japanese on the march. Men in place of pack ponies, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Koekkoek

A Cossack station in Manchuria with tribal signs over the mens huts
3039692 A Cossack station in Manchuria with tribal signs over the mens huts, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Woodville

Admiral Togo in the Conning Tower of his flagship, directing a naval action
3039661 Admiral Togo in the Conning Tower of his flagship, directing a naval action, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Woodville

A Cossack and his horse: a device for securing cover during a skirmish
3039729 A Cossack and his horse: a device for securing cover during a skirmish, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Soper

Vladivostok squadron forcing itself through the ice out of Vladivostok harbour
3039660 Vladivostok squadron forcing itself through the ice out of Vladivostok harbour, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Dixon

Attack on the railway by Chunchuses, illustration from
3039641 Attack on the railway by Chunchuses, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Woodville

Types of Japanese soldiers, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese
3039580 Types of Japanese soldiers, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manchurian horsemen attacking a sleigh carrying wounded Russian soldiers, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795923 Manchurian horsemen attacking a sleigh carrying wounded Russian soldiers, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

A Russian Red Cross nurse taken prisoner by Manchurians being handed over to Japanese soldiers (colour litho)
2795894 A Russian Red Cross nurse taken prisoner by Manchurians being handed over to Japanese soldiers (colour litho) by French School

Russian soldiers attacking One Tree Hill at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795884 Russian soldiers attacking One Tree Hill at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

The Petit Journals film cameraman filming events in the Russo-Japanese War in Manchuria (colour litho)
2795843 The Petit Journals film cameraman filming events in the Russo-Japanese War in Manchuria (colour litho) by French School

Russian guns defending Port Arthur (colour litho)
2795821 Russian guns defending Port Arthur (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian guns defending Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War)

Travel Poster of the Great Wall of China, 1937 (lithograph)
2622343 Travel Poster of the Great Wall of China, 1937 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese plane being loaded with bombs in Manchuria, 1933 (b / w photo)
428007 Japanese plane being loaded with bombs in Manchuria, 1933 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Growth of Russian Influence in the Far East, Manchuria (b / w photo)
1628686 The Growth of Russian Influence in the Far East, Manchuria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Manchurian Bandit, c. 1904 (oil en grisaille on canvas)
1767690 A Manchurian Bandit, c.1904 (oil en grisaille on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 76.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Manchurian Bandit. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

In the tool room of a factory, Harbin, Peoples Republic of China, 1954 (colour photo)
5232005 In the tool room of a factory, Harbin, Peoples Republic of China, 1954 (colour photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the tool room of a factory)

Manchurians (engraving)
965308 Manchurians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchurians. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

The Fighting on the Siberian Frontier, Russians going to the Front in Manchuria (litho)
1039940 The Fighting on the Siberian Frontier, Russians going to the Front in Manchuria (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

At close quarters, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol
3039735 At close quarters, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Troops leaving Tokio, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War
3039687 Troops leaving Tokio, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese cavalry encampment at Seoul: Farriers at work, illustration from
3039702 Japanese cavalry encampment at Seoul: Farriers at work, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Woodville

Japanese marching through Tokio, illustration from Cassells History of
3039583 Japanese marching through Tokio, illustration from Cassells History of the Russo-Japanese War Vol 1, c.1900 by Prater

Russian surrender to the Japanese ending the Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097460 Russian surrender to the Japanese ending the Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

Heroic Russian defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097413 Heroic Russian defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic Russian defence of Port Arthur)

Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097408 Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War)

Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving)
3097391 Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur)

The Russo-Japanese War: Japanese troops coming ashore on the Liaodong Peninsula in preparation to lay siege to Port
3097383 The Russo-Japanese War: Japanese troops coming ashore on the Liaodong Peninsula in preparation to lay siege to Port Arthur (colour litho) by French School

Picture of a Manchurian of the Qing Court from Nanjing, Admiring a Fan, 11th month, 1860

The Battle of Qos-qulaq, 1774. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
The Battle of Qos-qulaq, 1774

The Great Victory of Qurman, 1770. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
The Great Victory of Qurman, 1770

The Battle of Tonguzluq, 1773. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
The Battle of Tonguzluq, 1773

Mongolia and Manchukuo, 1936. Creator: Hix, John (1907-1944)
Mongolia and Manchukuo, 1936. Private Collection

The Russo-Japanese War: a detachment of Baikal Cossacks, 1904. Private Collection

Campaign. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Campaign. Private Collection

Beschiessung von Port Arthur durch die Japaner, c1905. (Bombardment of Port Arthur by the Japanese.) The Siege of Port Arthur (August 1, 1904 - January 2, 1905)

City Of Harbin, Mandchouria, China, True Colour Satellite Image. The city of Harbin and surroundings covered by snow. The river Songhua that crosses the picture is frozen

Sawing lumber Manchuria Keystone View Company
Sawing lumber in Manchuria, Keystone View Company, Gelatin silver, 1904 or 1905, Image taken during the Russo-Japanese war (1904-1905). 523. 6571

South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang, China
South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang (formerly Mukden), China. With the region under Japanese control following victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

The Ultimatum
Japan: If you go on saying I m naughty, I shall leave the class. Cartoon showing the League Of Nations as a teacher with Lytton Report on the blackboard, and Japan as an insubordinate student

Jilin province, China, Hsinking (Changchun), Japanese Shrine - formerly the capital of the Japanese Manchukuo Puppet State in China (Manchuria) up to 1945. Date: circa 1925

Rus-Jap War / Manchuria
At the Isolated Tree in Manchuria, Russian infantry mount an attack Date: October 1904

Japanese invade Manchuria
A Japanese field gun opens fire during the invasion of Manchuria Date: September 1931

Japanese surrender at Mukden
Soviet troops receive arms and munitions surrendered by units of the 63rd Division of the Kwantung Army of Japan at Mukden, Manchuria Date: August 1945

Russo-Japanese War, Aftermath of an Offensive
The aftermath of the devastating 1904 Battle of Port Arthur in Manchuria (now north-eastern China). Date: February 1904

Different Hair & costume between Chinese / Manchurian Women - Beijing. Date: circa 1907

Changchun Railway Station, Changchun China
Changchun Railway Station. Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in the northeast of the Peoples Republic of China, in the center of the Songliao Plain

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Manchuria, a land steeped in history and intrigue. It witnessed the rise and fall of empires, leaving behind tales that still echo through time. In 1894, the Japanese took control of Port Arthur, marking a pivotal moment in Manchurian history. This event set the stage for future conflicts and power struggles within this region. The Boxer Rebellion of July 1900 saw many desperate souls seeking refuge from Harbin. The chaos and violence pushed people to escape their homes in search of safety elsewhere. Amidst these tumultuous times, one can find solace in the companionship of a loyal Chow Chow dog. Their front view captures their regal appearance and unwavering loyalty, providing comfort during uncertain times. The South Manchurian Railway played a crucial role in connecting different parts of this vast land. Its interior sleeping car offered respite to weary travelers as they embarked on journeys filled with anticipation and adventure. Harbin's most northern town held remnants of an old Russian house - a testament to the cultural fusion that occurred throughout Manchuria's complex past. Japanese troops departing Yokohama for Manchuria showcased the ever-changing dynamics between nations vying for influence over this coveted territory. Sawing timber became an essential industry in Manchuria during the early 1900s. The sound echoed through forests as workers labored tirelessly to meet growing demands. The Russo-Japanese War froze events into memory forevermore. Battles raged across this land as two great powers clashed over dominance, leaving scars etched upon its soil. Within Shenyang stood the South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - a beacon of hope amidst turmoil where lives were saved and healing began anew. "The Ultimatum" hung heavy in the air as decisions were made that would shape destinies far beyond what anyone could have imagined at that time.