1894
Siege of Port Arthur
Leads the Japanese siege of Port Arthur
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Port Arthur in Japan. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Leads the Japanese siege of Port Arthur
Blockades Port Arthur after an undeclared attack
Japanese naval forces attempt to isolate Port Arthur and restrict Russian movement through its approaches.
Command the Japanese 3rd Army, about 90,000 strong
Command the Japanese 3rd Army, about 90,000 strong
The Japanese encircle Port Arthur
Nogi begins the Japanese advance on Port Arthur
Nogi begins an intense bombardment of the Russian defenses of Port Arthur
Nogi commands the Japanese forces which finally capture Port Arthur
A cease-fire is agreed
Nogi accepts the Russian surrender
Russia surrenders Port Arthur to Japan in the Treaty of Portsmouth
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