The study covers the landing of Japanese troops at Chemulpo, the occupation of Seoul, the advance from Seoul to Pingyang, the landing of the First Army at Chinampo, and the concentration of the Japanese First Army between Pingyang and Anju...
Translated from supplements of the Marine Rundschau by Second Lieutenant H. Hossfeld. This report recounts the course of the war on sea and the naval operations of the Japanese during the Russo-Japanese War. Also includes comments on the progress...
This paper discusses the training and tactics of the Russian Eastern Detachment in reconnaissance and security with conclusions about the lack of reconnaissance and resulting effects on the battle campaign.
This study evaluates the Japanese and Russian Army during the operations regarding the use of reconnaissance, concluding that the Japanese were more aggressive and therefore attacked successfully while the Russians were ineffective.
This study recounts the events that took place immediately preceding the declaration of war; including severing of diplomatic relations, naval engagement at Chemulpo, naval battle at Port Arthur, and the formal declaration of war.
This study discusses the events leading up to the start of the war, namely the intense conflict of interest, both political and commercial, of the two nations of Korea and Manchuria.
The text of this book contains the lectures given at the Naval War College between the years 1887 and 1911. The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Russo-Japanese War are discussed as well as historical narratives and illustrations, foundations...
This text contains the author's views and philosophical discussions of war. Included is the origins of war, science and art of war, ethics, the future of warfare, interior defense, strategy, and reformation of war.
This study presents principles and methods of conducting landing operations, as illustrated by the action of Japanese forces in various historical instances, with a view to deducing current Japanese doctrines and principles.
This paper discusses the powers and limitations of motor and animal drawn transport in supporting the infantry at the front line with respect to roads, maintenance, and possible employment. Included is a report of motorization tests of 34th...
This paper discusses the causes of defeat suffered by the Russians to be in defensive positions, reconnaissance, communications, organization, leadership and coordination.
This paper questions whether the Russians have a clear cut and comprehensive early plan for operations near Liaoyang, and what influence did the Trans-Siberian railway have in the Russo-Japanese War, which began in February, 1904. The document...
This study explains how Japan used the Anglo-Japanese Alliance to seek recognition among the world powers as an equal and territorial gains to satiate rapid gains in population and industrialization. Often referred to as the cornerstone of Japanese...
Reports of a Major in the United States Army Corps of Engineers attached as an observer to the Third Japanese Army. Major Khun presents a detailed description of the Japanese Army during the Russo-Japanese conflict, including army life,...