Human Bullets A Soldier's Story of the Russo-Japanese War

Name: Human Bullets A Soldier's Story of the Russo-Japanese War
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ISBN: 9780803292666

ISBN-10: 080329266X

ISBN-13: 9780803292666

Edition: 1999

Authors: Tadayoshi Sakurai, Roger J. Spiller, Tadyoshi Sakurai

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The impact of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–5 was incalculable. It was the first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the thirteenth century. Japanese victory was ascribed to the "spirit" of the Japanese people, which helped their soldiers to overcome superior numbers and technology. A fascinating glimpse into prevailing nationalistic and militaristic attitudes in early-twentieth-century Japan,Human Bulletsis also an engaging story of combat and an excellent source of insights about a relatively obscure but immensely influential conflict. Tadyoshi Sakurai was a junior officer in the Japanese campaign against Port Arthur, Russia’s ice-free port in…

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List price: $15.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Publication date: 4/1/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 270
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction to the Bison Books Edition


Editor's Preface


Introduction


Author's Preface


Mobilization


Our Departure


The Voyage


A Dangerous Landing


The Value of Port Arthur


The Battle of Nanshan


Nanshan After the Battle


Digging and Scouting


The First Captives


Our First Battle at Waitu- Shan


The Occupation of Kenzan


Counter-Attacks on Kenzan


On the Defensive


Life in Camp


Some Brave Men and Their Memorial


The Battle of Taipo-Shan


The Occupation of Taipo-Shan


The Field After the Battle


The First Aid Station


Following Up the Victory


The Storming of Taku-Shan


Sun Flag on Taku-Shan


Promotion and Farewells


The Beginning of the General Assault


A Rain of Human Bullets


The Forlorn Hope


Life Out of Death


Appendices