Russo - Japanese war Flashcards
1
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On land
A
By may 1904 Port Arthur was cut off, placing Russians under siege till they surrendered in Jan 1905
2
Q
At sea
A
Russia’s main flee did not arrive until May 1905 and suffered defeat in battle in Tsushima
- Out of 35 Russian ships 20 sunk and 5 were captured while japan suffered minimal loss
3
Q
Why did Russia loose to Japan?
A
- Russia thought it was an easy win
- Japan’s strategic advantages - Easier access to war, closer to sea while Russia only had one track
- Japan had greater troop numbers 180000 to Russia’s 100000
4
Q
Effects of the defeat
A
- Nich was forced to accept the humiliating treaty of portsmouth
5
Q
Treaty terms (lenient)
A
- Witte’s tough negotiations meant Russia wouldn’t pay war reparations and would keep Manchuria
6
Q
Why was war such a mistake?
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- Became catalyst for revolution in 1905 for nich
- lack of military preparations and eventual crushing defeats = vast increase, indiscontenent, calls for reforms
7
Q
Economic consequences of war
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- Food and fuel shortages, high prices, unemployment
8
Q
What did socials leader Plekhanov write?
A
He wrote that the war “promises to shatter to its foundations the regime of Nicholas the second”, this plus increase of opps contributed to bloody sunday
