The Siege And Fall Of Port Arthur (1905) - Couverture souple

Smith, W Richmond

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104505827 ISBN 13 : 9781104505820

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

The Siege and Fall of Port Arthur (1905) is a historical account written by W. Richmond Smith that details the events leading up to the siege and eventual fall of the Russian fortress of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the military strategies employed by both the Russian and Japanese forces during the conflict, including the tactics used in the siege of the fortress and the naval battles that took place in the surrounding waters. Smith also delves into the political context of the war, exploring the tensions between Russia and Japan that led to the conflict and the impact the war had on global politics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Russo-Japanese War or military strategy and tactics in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Northern Pacific in March 1904, and having subsequently renewed that acquaintance at Tokyo and in front of Port A rthur. In Chapter VIII. Mr. Richmond Smith graphically describes the irritation aroused among the Press correspondents by their long detention in Japan. Such irritation may have been natural enough, but the display of it was futile, and the correspondents who, like the author, kept their tempers and held their tongues were regarded with greater respect by the authorities than those who gave full expression to their impatience and indignation. In fact, no one is less liable to be influenced by strong language than the Japanese official, who has been taught to regard any display of emotion as impo Ute and unbecoming. When I visited Port Arthur early in December 1904 I found that Mr. Richmond Smith had housed himself, in company with another Press correspondent, in a cave dwelling, which he had caused to be dug out of the side of a steep hill by Chinese
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104505827
• ISBN 13: 9781104505820
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 532
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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