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BATTLE OF TSUSHIMA STRAIT A Japanese torpedo boat is blown up by the Russians - one of the few Japanese losses in Togos overwhelming defeat of the Russian fleet

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Blown Defeat Losses Overwhelming Russians Russo Schon Strait Torpedo Tsushima Fleet

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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Battle of Tsushima Straight, a pivotal moment in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. In this image, a Japanese torpedo boat lies in ruins following an explosive encounter with the Russian fleet. The defeat of the Russian fleet by the Japanese, under the command of Admiral Togo Heihachiro, was a decisive turning point in the war, marking the end of Russian naval power in the Pacific. The Battle of Tsushima Straight took place on May 27, 1905, in the waters between the Japanese island of Kyushu and the Russian-held Port Arthur on the Liaodong Peninsula. The Japanese fleet, consisting of 48 warships and 16 torpedo boats, engaged the Russian fleet of 35 warships and 11 torpedo boats. Despite being outnumbered, Togo's strategy of dividing the Russian fleet and attacking from multiple directions proved successful. In the chaos of battle, the Japanese torpedo boat in this photograph was likely targeted and destroyed by Russian artillery or torpedoes. The explosion that followed resulted in the loss of the lives of the crew and the sinking of the vessel. The eventual outcome of the battle saw the Russians suffering 28,000 casualties and the loss of 11 ships, while the Japanese sustained 2,145 casualties and the loss of only 12 boats. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the sacrifices made by the brave men on both sides. The Battle of Tsushima Straight marked the end of the Russo-Japanese War and had far-reaching implications for the political landscape of East Asia. The event is a significant chapter in the annals of military history and a testament to the courage and determination of the men who fought in it.

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