The Battle Of Tsu-Shima - Vladimir Semenoff - Bog

The Battle of Tsu-Shima is a historical account of the naval battle that took place on May 27th, 1905, between the Japanese and Russian fleets. Written by Vladimir Semenoff and first published in 1917, the book details the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and the outcome of the conflict.Semenoff provides a comprehensive overview of the political tensions between Japan and Russia that led to the battle, including the Russian Empire's expansionist policies in Asia and Japan's desire to establish itself as a major world power. He also delves into the technological advancements that were made in naval warfare during this time period, including the development of steam-powered ships and the use of wireless telegraphy.The author then goes on to describe the battle itself, which took place near the Tsushima Strait between Japan and Korea. The Japanese fleet, led by Admiral Togo Heihachiro, employed a strategy of surprise and maneuverability, while the Russian fleet, commanded by Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky, relied on their superior firepower. Despite the odds against them, the Japanese emerged victorious, sinking eight Russian battleships and capturing over 5,000 prisoners.Throughout the book, Semenoff provides detailed accounts of the various ships involved in the battle, as well as the tactics and strategies employed by both sides. He also includes maps and diagrams to help readers better understand the geography of the battle.Overall, The Battle of Tsu-Shima is a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant naval battles of the early 20th century. It provides a detailed look at the political and technological context of the conflict, as well as the strategies and tactics employed by both sides.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.