Heihachiro Togo27 May 1905
Lays a trap for the Russian Fleet & scores a spectacular success which ends the War
Japan · Warfare / Russia War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Lays a trap for the Russian Fleet & scores a spectacular success which ends the War
Sinks 7 Russian battleships without loss. All but 12 minor ships of the Russian fleet are sunk, captured or driven aground. 12 remaining ships of the Russian Fleet are surrounded by submarines & surrender
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