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Battle of Port Arthur

1894 Liaoning

1895 painting

1895 painting

Author: Ogata Gekkō (尾形月耕画)License:PD
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The Japanese 2nd Army attacks Port Arthur

The Japanese 2nd Army attacks Port Arthur

Author: AnonymousUnknown author Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)title QS:P1476,en:"The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)"label QS:Len,"The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)"

The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)title QS:P1476,en:"The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)"label QS:Len,"The great battle at Lushunkou (Ryojunko fukin daigekisen)"

Author: Adachi GINKO active c.1870-1900 (Japan) Details on Google Art ProjectLicense:PD
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金州城西角を登る(1894年)

金州城西角を登る(1894年)

Author: Kamei KoreakiLicense:PD
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Great Victory at Port Arthur

Great Victory at Port Arthur

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浅井忠《旅順戦後の捜索》19世紀、明治時代、油彩、カンヴァス、東京国立博物館

浅井忠《旅順戦後の捜索》19世紀、明治時代、油彩、カンヴァス、東京国立博物館

Author: Asai ChūLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The Battle of Lüshunkou was a land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War. It took place on 21 November 1894, in Lüshunkou, Manchuria between the forces of the Empire of Japan and the Qing dynasty. It is sometimes referred to archaically in western sources as the Battle of Port Arthur.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese victory.

Imperial Japanese Army

  • Commander: Ōyama Iwao
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 450

Beiyang Army

  • Commander: Jiang Guiti
  • Strength: ca. 13.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.500

Strategic Context

Neutralizing the defenses of the Liaodong Peninsula.

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