Ebook: Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship: Yellow Sea 1904-05

Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology; Design and Development; The Strategic Situation; Technical Specifications; The Combatants; Combat; Statistics and Analysis; Conclusions; Further Reading; Related Titles; Imprint.;The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signaled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power. Watched keenly by the world's superpowers, this brutal naval clash was disastrous for the Russians who, despite their superior numbers, were defeated by the Japanese in spectacular fashion. But not only was the Russo-Japanese War a key moment in world history, but it also saw the only clash between modern battleships before aircraft and submarines would change the naval balance forever. The key technical elements of firepower, protection, tactics and communicat.