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Port Arthur (Dalian) - Japanese bombardment
Port Arthur (Dalian) - a Russian administrative building damaged during the Japanese bombardment in February 1904. Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port was formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun. During the Russo-Japanese war, the Russians surrendered Port Arthur to the Japanese after nearly a years siege: the Japanese expended 58, 000 killed or wounded to obtain the town
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Arthur Bombardment Dalian Damage Liaoning Primitive Russians Russo Ryojun Siege
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Japanese bombardment of Port Arthur, now Dalian, in February 1904. Once a thriving Russian administrative center in the Liaoning province of China, Port Arthur, also known as Lushun City or Lushun Port, was a key strategic point during the Russo-Japanese War. The Russians had held the town for nearly a year before surrendering it to the Japanese after a prolonged siege. The cost was high, with the Japanese suffering over 58,000 casualties, killed or wounded, to secure the town. In this image, the damage wrought by the bombardment is evident in the ruined remains of a Russian administrative building. The primitive structures, with their charred timbers and shattered brickwork, stand as a testament to the brutal conflict that took place here. The remnants of a steam engine lie scattered in the foreground, a poignant reminder of the industrial age machinery that fueled the war effort. The fires that once raged through the town have been extinguished, leaving behind a stillness that belies the chaos and destruction that once prevailed. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of a pivotal moment in the Russo-Japanese War, a conflict that marked a turning point in the balance of power in East Asia. The image also serves as a reminder of the human cost of war, with the devastation wrought on the buildings and the lives lost, both Russian and Japanese, etched into the ruins of Port Arthur.
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