This study analyzes the defense by the Russian Army and concludes that defeat was caused by lack of movement and poor decision making by the commander.
This paper provides information on the Russian military leadership of General Kuropatkin and General Zasulich during the Russo-Japanese War. There are short biographies on both generals and information about directives given (orders for the...
The battle of Liaoyang can be divided into three phases which correspond closely to the defense and retirement from the three Russian positions. This study breaks down the three phases and describes them in detail. The author gives lessons learned,...
This study discusses the qualities of leadership exercised by Generals Kuropatkin and Stackelburg in connection with the Battle of Wa-Fan-Gou as shown by their actions and orders.
This study discusses if the Russian forces had a definite plan for their operations, and why was it not forcefully executed, and what did the chain of command between the Czar and Kuropatkin have to do with these failures.
Reports of an American Cavalry officer attached to the First Japanese Army and a Captain with the United States Army Corps of Engineers traveling with the Manchurian Army. They go into great detail describing the Japanese military establishment,...
This study contains a chronological account and discussion of the operations of the Japanese Second Army with particular attention to the battle of Ta-shih-chiao and the subsequent advance to Hai-cheng because of tactical significance.
This paper contains an analysis and criticism of the Russian armed forces defense at Liaoyang. Topics include the principles of surprise and concentration.
This study discusses the effects of appointing a commander who was removed from the scene of hostilities and out of touch with the situation as well as the division between the Russian military councils.
This paper discusses the operations of the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the theater of operations, location and strength of opposing forces at the outbreak of the war, movements and dispositions of opposing forces prior to the Battle of the...
This paper discusses the following reasons for the Russian defeat by the Japanese to be caused by a lack of military preparedness, Japan's control of the sea, inadequacy of railway communication, poor operations by the Russian forces, and lack of...
This paper is a study of the Japanese estimate of the Russian Army made prior to the beginning of the Russo-Japanese War. Based on General Fujii’s writings, he was able to predict the powers and limitations of the Russian Army as demonstrated in...
This paper discusses the causes of defeat suffered by the Russians to be in defensive positions, reconnaissance, communications, organization, leadership and coordination.
This study covers the differences in the approach and tactics of the Japanese and Russian forces in gathering and using reconnaissance and security in their operations.
This study is a discussion of what were the principal defects in the Russian plans and the outstanding failures in the operations against the Japanese Second Army.
This paper discusses the Japanese forces and their conduct at the Battle of Liaoyang. The battle is described in a breakdown of days, which groups occupied various locations throughout the battle, and the author states the paper covers all forces.
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.
Dr. Richard Gatling invented the world’s first practical machine gun in 1862. Between that weapon and subsequent improved designs, the world’s armies had roughly 50 years to adopt the machine gun and perfect its employment before it helped...
This study discusses the 3d Japanese Division in its preparation for the Battle of Liao-yang and the actual operations and advance on Liao-yang with an analysis of the attack.