Invasion of Korea
The Japanese army begins debarkation. The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
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1904 in Japan
Explore 17 historical events and records for Japan in 1904.
Historical records for Japan in 1904
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February
Siege of Port Arthur
The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
May
Siege of Port-Arthur
The Japanese encircle Port Arthur
June
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi begins the Japanese advance on Port Arthur
July
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi begins an intense bombardment of the Russian defenses of Port Arthur
August
Battle of Liaoyang
The Russians are driven out of Manchuria. 25 Aug-3 Sept, commands an engagement 40 miles SW of Mukden
December
Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi commands the Japanese forces which finally capture Port Arthur
Siege of Port Arthur
A cease-fire is agreed
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Chemulpo
A Japanese cruiser squadron sinks 1 ship & forces scuttling of a 2nd
Blockade of Port Arthur
Blockades Port Arthur after an undeclared attack
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Declaration of War
Declares war on Russia
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of Tokyo
Port Arthur Sea Access Restricted
Japanese naval forces attempt to isolate Port Arthur and restrict Russian movement through its approaches.
Siege of Port Arthur
Command the Japanese 3rd Army, about 90,000 strong
Third Army
Command the Japanese 3rd Army, about 90,000 strong
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