3 Minute History

148. The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)


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The Russo-Japanese War was a conflict that took place between 1904 and 1905, and it was fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan. The war was fought mainly in Manchuria, which was then part of China, and in the waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula. The Russo-Japanese War was significant because it was the first time in modern history that an Asian power had defeated a European power in a major conflict. In this documentary, we will explore the causes, events, and consequences of the Russo-Japanese War.

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3 Minute HistoryBy Norm Lee