Russia Quotes Flashcards
(12 cards)
Barnhart - Causes
Highlights the importance of the 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance in encouraging Japan to adopt a firmer line and prepare for war with Russia
Jansen - Causes
No amount of payment could make up for the sense of outrage and humiliation left by the Tripartite Intervention.
Admiral Withöft - Reasons
Last words before stepping onto his ship were: “Gentlemen, we shall meet in the next world.”
Westwood - Reasons
“While success was due to the skill and determination of the Japanese forces, it was none less aided and abetted by the ineptitude and incompetence of their enemy”
Hunter - Reasons
Japan had for several years been building up her armed forces in anticipation of conflict with Russia.
Admiral Saneyuki- Reasons
“It could not have happened without a decade of preparation - so we could think of it as a decade long war”
Random Admiral - Reasons
“Half of these men know nothing and the other half have forgotten everything”
Henshall - Reasons
Japan proved superior both on land and sea, but the most decisive element was its superiority in naval tactics.
Duus - Consequences
‘The Russo-Japanese war marked the take-off point of Japanese imperialism.”
Hunter - Consequences
Announcement of terms in 1905 led to resentment among a public which had been constantly informed that Russia was on her knees.
Totman - Consequences
Victory over an imperialist rival placed beyond doubt Japan’s status as a ‘Great Power’.
Westwood - Consequences
Victory against Russia did not reassure Japan that it was a major power but paradoxically made her feel vulnerable and need to further strengthen her military capability.
