Port Arthur 1904–05

The First Modern Siege

Robert Forczyk, Steve Noon (Illustrator)

$34.99

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

Osprey
03 April 2024

History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; Battles & campaigns; Military engineering

Series: Campaign

A gripping, illustrated narrative of the longest and most brutal land battle of the 1904–05 Russo-Japanese War.

Growing rivalry between Imperial Russia and Imperial Japan over territorial control in China and Korea led to the outbreak of war in February 1904. Japan struck the first blow with a surprise naval attack against the anchored Russian Pacific Fleet at its base in Port Arthur. Once the fleet had been neutralized, the Japanese landed their Second Army on the Liaotung Peninsula in May 1904, in order to besiege Port Arthur. The fighting that followed has become legend in military history.

Respected military historian Robert Forczyk describes the Russian relief operation towards Port Arthur (the Battle of Telissu), and the lengthy siege of the Russian-held town and harbour. The initial Japanese attempts to capture the port by assault are documented in detail, together with the Japanese progress through the heavily fortified lines protecting Port Arthur.

Specially commissioned artworks bring to life in vivid detail the Battle of Nanshan Hill, the Japanese assault on the Wantai Heights, and the bombardments of the Russian forts. Maps and diagrams explore the strategic situation and tactical progress of the fighting in step-by-step detail, and over 60 period photographs reveal the appearance and weaponry of the opposing forces and the terrain around Port Arthur.

By: Robert Forczyk
Illustrated by: Steve Noon (Illustrator)
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
ISBN: 9781472855633
ISBN 10: 1472855639
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 03 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

ORIGINS OF THE CAMPAIGN CHRONOLOGY OPPOSING COMMANDERS Japanese Russian OPPOSING FORCES Japanese Russian Orders of Battle OPPOSING PLANS Japanese Russian THE CAMPAIGN Opening moves Fight for the outer perimeter The siege begins The shift to trench warfare The siege reaches its climax AFTERMATH Analysis THE BATTLEFIELD TODAY FURTHER READING INDEX

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light).