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Beginning of the battles for Kwantung and Port Arthur
Direct translation via Google Translate[Regnum] The Japanese command, having received the news of the death of Adm. Makarov, decided to begin the landing on the Liaodong Peninsula, the victory at Turenchen - the first test of strength in a clash with the European army - strengthened the belief in success. The planned transportation of the 2nd army regiment General Yasukata Oku - from Hiroshima to Liaodong - demanded to use up to 80 transports. They followed in groups of 4-5 pennants under the cover of military vessels. On April 20 (May 3), 1904, the Japanese admiral again tried to block the exit from Port Arthur Bay with transports. Posted by: badanov 2021-07-17 |
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