17 February 1904Invasion of KoreaKuroki
The Japanese army begins debarkation. The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
Historical records for Japan in 1904, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Japanese army begins debarkation. The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
The Japanese army advavance through Korea to the Yalu River
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
The Russians are driven out of Manchuria. 25 Aug-3 Sept, commands an engagement 40 miles SW of Mukden
Nogi commands the Japanese forces which finally capture Port Arthur
A cease-fire is agreed
A Japanese cruiser squadron sinks 1 ship & forces scuttling of a 2nd
Blockades Port Arthur after an undeclared attack
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Declares war on Russia
Appointed Mayor of Tokyo
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
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