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Scene of operations south of Port Adams, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1905
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Scene of operations south of Port Adams, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1905
Scene of operations south of Port Adams, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1905. The Russo-Japanese War arose due to the two countries conflicting territorial ambitions in East Asia. When the Russians reneged on an agreement to withdraw troops from Manchuria, the Japanese embarked on a lengthy siege of the Russian-leased city of Port Arthur. Port Arthur surrendered in January 1905, and a combination of incompetence on the part of Russian commanders and the decisive victory for the Japanese navy at the Battle of Tsushima forced the Russians to the negotiating table. The outcome of the war was Japan gaining effective control of Korea and much of Manchuria. A print from Empire of the East, or Japan and Russia at War, 1904-1905, by Bennet Burleigh, Chapman & Hill, London, 1905
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Bennet Burleigh Cartography Lushun Manchuria Manchurian Map Making Peninsula Port Port Arthur Russo Japanese War Topography Liaoning
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the scene of operations south of Port Adams during the Russo-Japanese War in 1905. The war was fueled by conflicting territorial ambitions between Russia and Japan in East Asia, with Manchuria being at the center of their dispute. The image depicts the aftermath of a lengthy siege on the Russian-leased city of Port Arthur, which surrendered to Japanese forces in January 1905. Incompetence among Russian commanders and a decisive victory for the Japanese navy at the Battle of Tsushima forced Russia to come to the negotiating table. The outcome of this war had far-reaching consequences, as Japan gained effective control over Korea and much of Manchuria. This print from "Empire of the East" by Bennet Burleigh provides us with a glimpse into this pivotal moment in history. The monochrome imagery adds depth and intensity to this historical snapshot, emphasizing its significance. It serves as a reminder that conflicts over territory have shaped our world throughout centuries. As we observe this photograph, we are transported back to an era where cartography played a crucial role in understanding geographical features. The Liaoning Peninsula is prominently featured on this map-like engraving, showcasing its strategic importance during wartime. Overall, this print offers us not only visual beauty but also valuable insights into an important chapter in international relations between two powerful nations - Russia and Japan.
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