This paper describes the Russian forces’ plans for operations during the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the Trans-Siberian Railway (and its important influence on Russian strategy throughout the war), early events and plans, strategical...
The battle of Liaoyang can be divided into three phases which correspond closely to the defense and retirement from the three Russian positions. This study breaks down the three phases and describes them in detail. The author gives lessons learned,...
This paper discusses the Japanese forces and their conduct at the Battle of Liaoyang. The battle is described in a breakdown of days, which groups occupied various locations throughout the battle, and the author states the paper covers all forces.
This study analyzes the defense by the Russian Army and concludes that defeat was caused by lack of movement and poor decision making by the commander.
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,...
The operations of Stackelberg’s corps at Liaoyang illustrate from the beginning of operations on August 30 to the beginning of the retreat to Mudken, on the offensive and defensive sides, the importance of cooperation in war. Document topic...
This study is a historical account of the IV Japanese Army operations at Liao-yang. It also includes a translation from Japanese of the 'New History of the Russo-Japanese War 1904', published by the Officers' Club of the Imperial Japanese Army...
This paper contains a historical recounting of operations of the 12th and 2nd Divisions during the Battle of Liao-yang, and the method of pursuit employed.
The study presents general conclusions on employment of the Japanese First Army at Liaoyang. The paper questions whether the Japanese First Army could have cut the Russian line of retreat or pursued more vigorously. Included are two maps showing...
This paper discusses the employment of the Second Japanese Army, including the employment of the reserves at the Battle of Liaoyang. It describes the attack by the Japanese on the Russian forces, and the actions and orders of General Oku are...
The study concludes that the Japanese intelligence agencies prior to and during the war were generally effective in their operations. The author says they were mostly employed to the fullest extent possible, that the Russian’s intelligence...
This paper contains an analysis and criticism of the Russian armed forces defense at Liaoyang. Topics include the principles of surprise and concentration.
This study includes a historical narrative of events involving the 3d Division at Liaoyang and analysis of factors contributing to the difficulties encountered in the operations.
This paper is a translation of Nichiro-rikusen-shinshi, published by the Japanese Officers Association in 1925. The study contains strategic planning, initial concentration and deployment, and theater of operations of the Japanese armed forces.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces, Far East, and Eighth U.S. Army, Military History Section, Japanese Research Division
Part three of three parts, this paper compiled by a number of former officers of the Imperial Japanese Army contains a supplement of twelve examples of night combat engagements of the Japanese Army. Part 1 contains general discussion of the...