Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship

Yellow Sea 1904–05

Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship cover

Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship

Yellow Sea 1904–05

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The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. Watched by the rest of the world's superpowers, this incredibly violent war was disastrous for the Russians who, despite their superior numbers, were defeated by the Japanese underdogs in a spectacular fashion.The key technical elements of firepower, protection, maneuverability and communications for each side are covered in detail and accompanied by first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork to explain and illustrate this historically significant duel.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Design and development · Technical Specifications: Firepower (main and secondary batteries, fire control, ammunition), protection (armour belts, quality of steel, damage control), Maneuverability (speed, turning ability, sea keeping), communications (internal within ship, with other battleships) · The Combatants: The Japanese Battleship Crew (Composition, individual and crew training, morale, strengths/weaknesses and fleet doctrine), The Russian Battleship crew (same as above) · Combat/ Aftermath

Product details

Published 10 Feb 2009
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781846033308
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Duel
Short code DUE 15
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Robert Forczyk

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relation…

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Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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Ian Palmer

Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist…

Illustrator

Tony Bryan

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