Russo Japanese War Collection

Russo-Japanese treaty at Portsmouth NH, 1905
President Theodore Roosevelt presiding over the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905. Hand-colored halftone illustration

French illustration symbolising Europe separating the aggressive forces of Russia
5617167 French illustration symbolising Europe separating the aggressive forces of Russia and Japan prior to the Russo-Japanese war 1904; (add.info.: 02/02/1904); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Warships on sea
2604048 Warships on sea; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: The great Russian fleet steaming forth for the last time, August, 1904).

Warships on sea
2604046 Warships on sea; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: The guns of the Russian vessel "Tsarevich" trained on the Japanese "Mikasa", August 1904).

Japanese torpedo boats making attack
2604119 Japanese torpedo boats making attack; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Opening of hostilities. Japanese torpedo boats making surprise attack on Port Arthur, 8 February 1904)

Russian field artillery
2604058 Russian field artillery; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian field artillery in the millet field).

Thunderstorm at Battle of Wafangkou
2604054 Thunderstorm at Battle of Wafangkou; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Combat between Cossacks and Japanese Cavalry in a thunderstorm at the Battle of Wafangkou, 15 June 1904).

Japanese warship in dry - dock
2604051 Japanese warship in dry - dock; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese warship "Mikasa")

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse
2604065 Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925) . Russian soldier, Commander - in - Chief in Manchuria in Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905).

Cossacks of Krasnogarsk Regiment
2604059 Cossacks of Krasnogarsk Regiment; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Cossacks of the Krasnogarsk Regiment being drilled).

General Kuroki on battlefield
2604142 General Kuroki on battlefield; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: General Kuroki, Commander - in - Chief of the Japanese First Army, 1904).

Emperor of Japan presenting colours to regiments
2604115 Emperor of Japan presenting colours to regiments; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Emperor of Japan presenting colours to Japanese regiments)

Portrait of Admiral Ito
2604070 Portrait of Admiral Ito; (add.info.: Admiral Ito. Commander - in - Chief Japanese fleet during war with China 1894 - 1895)

Japanese howitzer battery before Port Arthur
2604061 Japanese howitzer battery before Port Arthur; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese howitzer battery before Port Arthur, September 1904).

Japanese warship in dry - dock
2604050 Japanese warship in dry - dock; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese warship "Mikasa")

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats
2604056 Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904)

View of Port Arthur
2604049 View of Port Arthur; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: View of Port Arthur a few days before its fall, showing stranded Russian battleships, July 1904).

French illustration symbolising the Russo-Japanese war 1904
5617171 French illustration symbolising the Russo-Japanese war 1904; (add.info.: 02/02/1904); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French illustration symbolising the Russo-Japanese war 1904
5617170 French illustration symbolising the Russo-Japanese war 1904; (add.info.: 02/02/1904); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French illustration symbolising the Russian bear swallowed by the Japanese carp during the Russo-Japanese war 1904
5617169 French illustration symbolising the Russian bear swallowed by the Japanese carp during the Russo-Japanese war 1904 (illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG.

General Oku leading troops in the Russo Japanese War 1905
5306321 General Oku leading troops in the Russo Japanese War 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russian troops
2604116 Russian troops; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Cameraman from "Le Petit Journal" filming Russian troops in Manchuria for an early newsreel)

Admiral Heihachiro Togo on bridge of flagship
2604069 Admiral Heihachiro Togo on bridge of flagship; (add.info.: Heihachiro Togo (1847 - 1934) Japanese naval commander

Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916)
2604067 Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916); (add.info.: Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916) Japanese soldier. Commander - in - Chief of Japanese forces during Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905).

Japanese field battery during attack on Port Arthur
2604062 Japanese field battery during attack on Port Arthur; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese field battery in action during the attack on Port Arthur, August 1904).

Portrait of Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin
2604064 Portrait of Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925) in his library

Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905
2604044 Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian batteries repelling the second Japanese attempt under Admiral Togo to block Port Arthur by sinking)

Russo-Japanese War -Russian Red Cross Nurses
3031162 Russo-Japanese War -Russian Red Cross Nurses; Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Red Cross Nurses Depart from St Petersburg for the Front); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Photographic portrait of Japanese Admiral Baron Ury? Sotokichi
3522116 Photographic portrait of Japanese Admiral Baron Ury? Sotokichi; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Japanese Admiral Baron Ury? Sotokichi (1857-1937) active in the Russo-Japanese War

Russian cruiser 'Varyag'
2604143 Russian cruiser 'Varyag'; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian cruiser 'Varyag' receiving her death - blows from the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo)

Portrait of Admiral Ito
2604071 Portrait of Admiral Ito; (add.info.: Admiral Ito, Commander - in - Chief Japanese fleet during war with China 1894 - 1895)

Russian Cossacks
2604057 Russian Cossacks; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian Cossacks at drill).

Siberian reserve taking up positions
2604060 Siberian reserve taking up positions; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Siberian reserve taking up positions with 6 - inch guns for the defense of 203 Metre Hill, August 1904).

In the State of Siege, 1904. Creator: Unknown
In the State of Siege, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Sinking of the Japanese Cruiser "Chitozo" During the Night Attack on Port Arthur January 26-27
Sinking of the Japanese Cruiser "Chitozo" During the Night Attack on Port Arthur (January 26-27, 1904), 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements

Unparalled Battle of the "Variag" and the "Koreets" at Chemul'po, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Unparalled Battle of the "Variag" and the "Koreets" at Chemul'po, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements

We Will Sit by the Sea, We Will Wait for the Weather!, 1904. Creator: Unknown
We Will Sit by the Sea, We Will Wait for the Weather!, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

The Japanese Emperor and His Cunning Well-Wishers, 1904. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese Emperor and His Cunning Well-Wishers, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

1st Cossack Skirmish with the Japanese in Korea, 1904. Creator: Unknown
1st Cossack Skirmish with the Japanese in Korea, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

The Battle of Mukden, 30 September 1904, 1904. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Mukden, 30 September 1904, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

S. Kh. Randrup's Factory in Omsk, 1909-1914. Creator: Unknown
S. Kh. Randrup's Factory in Omsk, 1909-1914. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Skirmish of the Cossack Light Mounted Patrol with the Japanese in Korea, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Skirmish of the Cossack Light Mounted Patrol with the Japanese in Korea, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

A Woman-Translator in the Vanguard, 1904. Creator: Unknown
A Woman-Translator in the Vanguard, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Chasing Money (Japanese Song), 1904. Creator: Unknown
Chasing Money (Japanese Song), 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Help for Military Needs, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Help for Military Needs, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Attack on Port Money, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Attack on Port Money, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Russian Treat, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Russian Treat, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Yellow Neptune. From the magazine "Jugend: Münchner illustrierte Wochenschrift für Kunst...", 1905
Yellow Neptune. From the magazine "Jugend: Munchner illustrierte Wochenschrift fur Kunst und Leben", 1905. Private Collection

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"The Russo-Japanese War: A Tale of Conflict and Consequences" In 1904, tensions between Russia and Japan reached a boiling point, leading to the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. The conflict had far-reaching implications that would shape the course of history. The stage was set with the signing of the Russo-Japanese treaty at Portsmouth NH in 1905. Negotiations took place thousands of miles away from the workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, where decisions were made that would send soldiers into battle. One such battle was vividly depicted in a chromolithograph titled "True report of the great sea battle at Lushun Bay. " It captured both sides locked in fierce combat as they fought for control over strategic positions. As war raged on, harsh realities emerged. In Harbin, Manchuria, Japanese spies faced their fate through execution - a chilling scene portrayed in a color litho titled "Execution of Japanese spies. " Retaliation followed suit when Russian troops apprehended three Japanese saboteurs planning to blow up a bridge; they hung them from it as depicted in another color litho called "Russian troops hanging three Japanese saboteurs. " On home soil, Tokyo experienced riots amidst growing discontent caused by this devastating war. A vibrant color litho showcased these tumultuous events underlining its impact on society. Meanwhile, scenes like "Japanese soldiers burning bodies" revealed the grim aftermaths faced by those who fell during battles like Siege of Port Arthur. These images served as reminders that war exacted an immense toll on human lives. Not limited to military actions alone, cruelty extended beyond borders. Three Koreans met their tragic end before firing squads while being inspected by Japanese officers - an unsettling portrayal captured within another color litho named "Japanese officers inspecting wounds. " Amidst all this chaos and destruction emerged tales of valor and sacrifice.