Russo-Japanese War

Which 3 oppositions parties confronted the Tsarist government?

The industry workers

The peasantry

The reformist middle class

Why did Russia go to war with Japan in terms of the population?

To divert population attention from worsening economic and social conditions, specifically under and unemployment and deteriorating conditions

Why was Port Arthur important?

Vladivostok Port froze over during winter, so Port Arthur was important as it was the only port able to be accessed, for resources

What land did Russia occupy?

Parts of Manchuria and Korea

Why were there demands for reforms in Russian leadership?

The Russian military had poor performance and added to a sense of mistrust and lack of faith in Russian leadership

What did Plehve want to do in terms of Japan?

Wanted outright war with Japan to settle things for once and for all

What did Kuropatkin and Lamsdorff want to do in terms of Japan?

Worried about financial cost and ill preparedness and were against war

How did Russia anger Japan in Feb 1904?

Reneged on their promise to withdraw troops from Manchuria

What did Japan do in retaliation?

Launched a night attack on the Russian Pacific Squadron at Port Arthur

Why did Japan blockade Port Arthur?

Russia did not withdraw from Manchuria

How many Russian ships were damaged during Japan blockade?

3

What did Russia agree to do in 1903?

Withdraw from Manchuria and Korea

What did Japan and UK do in 1902?

Formed an alliance, France was an UK ally and was unlikely to support Russia

When was the Battle of Yalu River?

30th April to 1st May 1904

Where did Japan move north to? (YR)

From Korea to confront Russia in South Manchuria - Russia outnumbered and beaten

How many troops were isolated when Japan seized Port Arthur?

60000

When did Russia surrend Port Arthur?

Dec 1905

Who led the Baltic Squadron?

Rozhestvensky

Who did the Baltic Squadron come up against and where?

Admiral Togo’s fleet at Tsushima Straits

Why was the TS battle good for Japan?

Technological superiority

What led to Russia signing a treaty?

Humiliating defeat at Mukden in 1905

What treaty was signed in Aug 1905?

Treaty of Portsmouth

What did the ToP entail?

Russia forced to withdraw from Port Arthur, south Sakhalin and south Manchuria

What else did Russia do in accordance to the ToP?

Russian leaders had to acknowledge Japanese sovereignty in Korea

What was the consequence of the Russo-Japanese War?

Russian military leaders have lack of knowledge understanding and skill in dealing with a ‘less powerful’ enemy in military terms

What project did the R-J conflict reveal as unfinished?

Trans-Siberian railway which had failed to solve the problem of getting troops and supplies to warzones

What did Russia invest in due to the failure of the R-J war?

Transport infrastructure and industry

What occurred as a result of investment due to R-J war failure?

Rapid urbanisation and health problems