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The siege of Port Arthur (Japanese: 旅順攻囲戦, Ryojun Kōisen; Russian: Оборона Порт-Артура, Oborona Port-Artura, August 1, 1904 – January 2, 1905) was the longest and most violent land battle of the Russo-Japanese War.
Japanese sentries relieve their Russian counterparts following the formal Russian surrender of Port Arthur on January 1, 1905. The victors sustained at least 60,000 casualties during the brutal five-month siege.
On 15 May, two Japanese battleships, the 12,320-ton Yashima and the 15,300-ton Hatsuse, sank in a Russian minefield off Port Arthur after they both struck at least two mines each, eliminating one-third of Japan's battleship force, the worst day for the Japanese Navy during the war.
Aug 6, 2018 · If Russia begins to gain a foothold in Manchuria - Kwantung with Port Arthur must be taken, otherwise others will do it to the detriment of us. The Japanese, for example. But why should they, having received, in fact, the sea keys to Manchuria, rest on their laurels?
Feb 9, 2010 · In February 1904, following a Russian rejection of a Japanese plan to divide Manchuria and Korea into spheres of influence, Japan launched a surprise naval attack on Port Arthur, decimating...
Aug 5, 2016 · With Russia unable to sever the maritime lifeline bringing supplies and troops from Japan to Manchuria, the Japanese army was able to defeat the Russian field army and capture Port Arthur...
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Jan 1, 2002 · During the pre-war negotiations, the Russians stonewalled, refusing to take Japan seriously. The Japanese response during the night February 8th–9th, 1904, was to launch simultaneous attacks on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) and Chemulpo, the port of Seoul, Korea.
