This study contains an analysis of the military geography of Liao-Tung Peninsula with reference to soil, railways, highways, resources, population, and state of civilization, based on conditions existing at the beginning of the war.
This study examines the operations of the employment of the Japanese First Army and whether it could have pursued the Russians or cut the line of retreat.
This study includes the defense of the 1st Siberian Army Corps against the Second Japanese Army was defeated because of poor intelligence, decisions, and misuse of force.
This study recounts the movements of the Japanese First Army at Liao-yang with the conclusion that commander's determination and resolute leadership along with initiative in attack results in imposition of will against the enemy.
This paper gives a comparison between the Russian and Japanese services at the Battle of Liao-yang. Topics include Russian and Japanese communications, general supply, transport, supply troops, lines of communication, and supply at the battle of...
Reports of an American Cavalry officer attached to the First Japanese Army and a Captain with the United States Army Corps of Engineers traveling with the Manchurian Army. They go into great detail describing the Japanese military establishment,...
This study contains a chronological account and discussion of the operations of the Japanese Second Army with particular attention to the battle of Ta-shih-chiao and the subsequent advance to Hai-cheng because of tactical significance.
This study discusses the 3d Japanese Division in its preparation for the Battle of Liao-yang and the actual operations and advance on Liao-yang with an analysis of the attack.
This study evaluates the Russian defense and positions, the Japanese placement for their attack, force estimates of both armies and concludes that the leadership of the commanders was the deciding factor in the battle.
This paper discusses the operations of the Japanese Second Army, 1 July – 5 September, 1904. The document reveals the organization of this force and the situation on July 1st (and operations to July 24th, 1904). For the Battle of Liao-yang,...
Survey covers present administrative areas and population, topography, meteorology, sociology and various logistical details such as agriculture/food products, animal and animal products, forestry, mining and industries. Also discusses...
This paper contains an analysis and criticism of the Russian armed forces defense at Liaoyang. Topics include the principles of surprise and concentration.
This paper discusses the operations of the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the theater of operations, location and strength of opposing forces at the outbreak of the war, movements and dispositions of opposing forces prior to the Battle of the...
This paper describes the organization of the Japanese intelligence service during the Russo-Japanese War. Also discussed are the duties of the echelons of command, strategic and intelligence studies of the theater of operations prior to the war,...
Reports of a Major in the United States Army Corps of Engineers attached as an observer to the Third Japanese Army. Major Khun presents a detailed description of the Japanese Army during the Russo-Japanese conflict, including army life,...
General plan and execution of the attack of the Japanese [Fourth] Army at Liaoyang. After the capture of the AN SCHAH TSCHAK position, as a result of the Russian withdrawal, the Fourth Army was disposed with its 5th division in the vicinity of GAP...
This study covers the differences in the approach and tactics of the Japanese and Russian forces in gathering and using reconnaissance and security in their operations.