Russo-Japanese War (feb 8, 1904 – sep 5, 1905)
Description:
The Russo-Japanese War, fought between 1904 and 1905, was a conflict between Russia and Japan over territorial disputes in Manchuria and Korea. The war marked the emergence of Japan as a significant world power after its victory, which included the destruction of the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima, altering the balance of power in East Asia and shocking the western world with the defeat of a European power by an Asian nation.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 8, 1904
sep 5, 1905
~ 1 years and 6 months