Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship by Robert Forczyk

Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship by Robert Forczyk

The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. What began as differing expansionist interests in Manchuria and Korea developed into a full-blown war in 1904, with an unexpected outcome. Watched by the rest of the world's superpowers, this incredibly violent war was disastrous for the Russians who, despite their superior numbers, were defeated by the Japanese underdogs in a spectacular fashion. Japan won major victories against the Russians including the critical naval battle of Tsushima in May 1905 which saw almost the entire Russian fleet sunk, captured or interned. This was the first and last encounter of pre-dreadnought battleships and it was a huge success for Japanese tactics, skill and planning. This book discusses the design and development of the pre-dreadnoughts that would ultimately lead to a new wave of battleships. The key technical elements of firepower, protection, maneuverability and communications for each side are covered in detail and accompanied by first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork to explain and illustrate this historically significant duel.

An excellent account of the combatants and the machines of war pitted against one other in the most important sea battles of the pre-Dreadnought era* Warship World *
One of my best naval reads of the last 10 or so years. * Warship World *

Dr Robert A. 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 in 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). This is his second title in the Duel series.

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience who lives and works in Dorset. Tony has produced many illustrations for Osprey’s New Vanguard series and completed the ship profiles for this volume.

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ISBN 13	9781846033308
ISBN 10	1846033306
Title	Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship
Author	Robert Forczyk
Series	Duel
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2009-02-05
Number of pages	80
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.