Siege of Port Arthur
Nogi accepts the Russian surrender
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1905 in Japan
Explore 13 historical events and records for Japan in 1905.
Historical records for Japan in 1905
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January
May
Battle of Tsushima Straits
Lays a trap for the Russian Fleet & scores a spectacular success which ends the War
Battle of Tsushima Straits
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
Result of Surrender of Remaining Russian Baltic Fleet at Tsushima
The remaining Russian fleet is compelled to capitulate, confirming Japan's decisive victory at Tsushima.
Surrender of Remaining Russian Baltic Fleet at Tsushima
The 12 remaining ships of the Russian Fleet are surrounded by submarines
September
Rule of Korea
Under the Treaty of Portsmouth Korea is recognized as Japans sphere of influence
Rule of Manchuria
Russia agrees to evacuate Manchuria in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Rule of Port Arthur
Russia surrenders Port Arthur to Japan in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Rule of Sakhalin
Russia surrenders half of Sakhalin to Japan in the Treaty of Portsmouth
Treaty of Portsmouth
Russia surrenders Port Arthur, half of Sakhalin & evacuates Manchuria. Russia & Japan make peace. Korea is recognized as Japans sphere of influence
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement
Japan completes the Angloese Alliance, 2nd
Alliance Angloese Alliance
Japan completes the Angloese Alliance, 2nd
Rebellion of battleship Potemkin
Togo triggers uprisings in the Russian Navy (1905 uprisings in Vladivostock, the battleship Potemkin uprising), contributing to the Russian Revolution of 1905
How these records were prepared
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