The Russo-Japanese (feb 8, 1904 – sep 5, 1905)

Description:

The Russo-Japanese War happened between 1904 and 1905 when Russia and Japan fought over control of Korea and Manchuria in East Asia.
Main points:
Japan wanted to expand its influence in the region, and Russia had its own interests there.
The war started when Japan attacked Russia’s navy at Port Arthur in February 1904.
Japan won important battles, including the Battle of Tsushima, where they defeated the Russian fleet.

Why importannt:
The war showed that Japan was now a strong military power.
It was the first time a non-European country had defeated a European country in modern times, which changed the balance of power in East Asia.
The war ended with the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905, giving Japan control of Korea and parts of Manchuria.

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