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Tower - Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan), Dalian
The War Monument (Baiyu Mountain Tower), at the summit of Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan) (Mt. Hakugyoku), Dalian, Liaoning province (also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun). During the Russo-Japanese war, the Russians surrendered Port Arthur to the Japanese after nearly a years siege: the Japanese expended 58, 000 killed or wounded to obtain the town. The Baiyu Mountain Tower, once known as the Table Zhongta, was built by the Japanese military in honour of the officers and soldiers who died in the conflict. Date: circa 1910
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Baiyu Hill Tower: A Memorial of War and Sacrifice in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China This evocative photograph captures the Baiyu Hill Tower, also known as the Table Zhongta, standing proudly atop Baiyu Hill in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. Built by the Japanese military in the early 1910s, this monumental structure was erected as a memorial to the officers and soldiers who lost their lives during the Russo-Japanese War. The war, which lasted from 1904 to 1905, saw the Russians surrender Port Arthur, then known as Lushun City or Lushun Port, to the Japanese after a grueling year-long siege. The Japanese forces, who had laid siege to Port Arthur, suffered a staggering 58,000 casualties in the conflict. The Baiyu Mountain Tower, once known as the Table Zhongta, was built to honor the memory of these fallen soldiers. The tower, which dates back to the early 1900s, offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. The image captures the tower's intricate details, from its ornate roof to its intricately carved pillars, which add to its grandeur and solemnity. The tower's location atop Baiyu Hill, with its panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, only adds to its significance as a place of reflection and remembrance. This photograph, taken circa 1910, provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a period of conflict and sacrifice. The Baiyu Hill Tower stands as a testament to the enduring power of memorials and their ability to preserve history and honor those who have given their lives in the pursuit of peace.
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