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When Titans Clash: How the Russo-Japanese War Transformed Asia

Land combat between Russian and Japanese forces in 1904 and 1905 was recognizably modern. Here s What You Need to Remember: The Battle of Yalu River, the Siege of Port Arthur, and the Battle of Sendepu differ from 20th century land combat only in emphasis. Both Japanese and Russian forces suffered enormous casualties in efforts to take prepared defenses. The Battle of Mukden, fought in March 1905, produced a total of nearly 150,000 casualties. The Russo-Japanese War commenced over 100 years ago, lasting eighteen months before a US-brokered truce mercifully put it to rest. The war killed upwards of 125,000 people, and sharply limited Russian influence in Northeast Asia. Japan gained control of Korea, and gained a long-term foothold for influencing events in Manchuria and China.

Study This Picture: Elephants Might Be the Most Insane War Weapon Ever

Elephants were the tanks of the ancient battlefield. An elephant charging into a group of soldiers or horses could decimate a formation. That’s assuming the sheer psychological impact of watching a giant war beast with pointy tusks charging and shrieking like murder incarnate didn’t first cause the opposing force to flee in terror. This first appeared earlier and is being reposted due to reader interest. They could smash fortifications, impale people on their tusks, and stomp people to death under their huge feet and enormous weight. They towered over the battlefield. In addition to their brute strength and the inherent psychological impact on the enemy, elephants were incredibly useful for logistics. They’re also highly intelligent.

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