This paper discusses the Trans-Siberian Railway, its capacity at the beginning of the Japanese-Russo War, 1904, and its probable influence in the war. Topics include the carrying capacity of the railway, construction, the inadequacy of railroad...
This paper discusses the operations and turning movements of the Japanese forces during the Battle of the Yalu. The study describes and highlights the actions, movements, plans, etc., of the Japanese 12th Division.
This study discusses the employment of artillery by both British and Boer forces during the Battle of Colenso. The study includes the types of weapons/ammunition used and the artillery locations, as well as the units and their positions during the...
This study asks the question why were the Russians defeated in the Battle of the Yalu. Topics include the Russian position, composition and strength of the Russian forces, training and equipment of the Russian forces, Russian detachments,...
This paper asks what the primary causes of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 were. The author states the main reasons were political and economic, “resulting in a clash of national aspirations”, as well as potential control over Korea and...
The paper reveals the composition, strength, and disposition of the Russian group of Colonel Gromov’s, Major General Inouye’s 12th Japanese Division, the relative strength of the opposing forces, and the events of May 1st, 1904 and how they...
This paper describes the importance and necessity of a large British mounted infantry force to have operated against the mounted Boer troops during the South African War. A map of Paardeberg is included in the document.
This document is a study of the British infantry formations at the Battle of Paardeberg. It reveals the British employment of forces, positions, details of the infantry brigades, deployment, and there are two sketch maps included. One shows the...
This paper discusses General Fujii’s estimate of the situation regarding the Russian Army in the Battle of the Yalu. Also discussed is how terrain and roadways would affect the advance as well as the river crossing.
This paper reveals how the Japanese forces during the Battle of the Yalu took measures to secure their secrets and surprise from the Russian forces. Also discussed was the importance of camouflage in screening the movement of troops and roadways,...
This study discusses the employment of tanks during the first phase of the first Battle of Cambrai. Particular attention is made to secret concentration, training with infantry, means adopted for crossing German trenches, numbers employed, cutting...
This study presents a description of the employment of the British Cavalry at Dronfield on February 16th and at Koodoes Rand Drift on February 17th. The paper contains sketches of the Dronfield and Koodoes Rand Drift engagements, and the author...
This paper discusses the leadership of Lord Roberts and his ability to correctly appraise his opponent, predetermine what the Boer reaction would be to his plan of action, and bring on a decisive battle with the Boers at a point of his own...
This study is an analysis of the events of the 1652-1899 and of the allied geographical, racial, and psychological factors, to determine the underlying and immediate causes of the war in South Africa between the British Empire and the Boer...
This paper is a comparison and discussion of the use of reserves by Russian and Japanese forces in the battle of the Yalu. The fighting among the battalions showed the outstanding differences in the employment of the two reserves. Three hand drawn...
Discusses the Japanese plans to cross the Yalu River and defeat the Russians. The application by the Japanese of the tactical principles involved in a forced river crossing.
In this study, particular attention is paid to the causes underlying the differences in the defense of the two regiments, 30th and 38th Infantry, comprising the 6th Brigade or the Third Division.