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...
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 paper discusses the causes of defeat suffered by the Russians to be in defensive positions, reconnaissance, communications, organization, leadership and coordination.
This study asks the question why were the Russians defeated in the Battle of the Yalu. Topics include the Russian position, composition and strength of the Russian forces, training and equipment of the Russian forces, Russian detachments,...
Discusses the Japanese plans to cross the Yalu River and defeat the Russians. The application by the Japanese of the tactical principles involved in a forced river crossing.
The study asks whether or not General Zasulich chose the best time to break off the fight in the Battle of the Yalu and retreat on Feng-huang-chen. The paper reveals when he gave his orders and instructions, describes the retreat, the locations of...
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 paper is a comparison and discussion of the use of reserves by Russian and Japanese forces in the battle of the Yalu. The fighting among the battalions showed the outstanding differences in the employment of the two reserves. Three hand drawn...
Strategy is the art of concentrating superior combat power in a theater of operations at the required time and place and under conditions which will favor the defeat or destruction of the enemy's armed forces in battle. One of most momentous...
This study includes the defense of the 1st Siberian Army Corps against the Second Japanese Army was defeated because of poor intelligence, decisions, and misuse of force.
Military history is one of the most effectual means of learning the art of war in time or peace, and the most solid basis of assimilating its great principles. This document regarding the principles of strategy describes to the reader the positive...