Military & Warfare

Battle of Liaoyang Begins

The Battle of Liaoyang commenced as Japanese forces launched a significant attack on Russian positions in northeastern China. This confrontation was marked by fierce fighting as both armies vied for control of the strategic Liaodong Peninsula, a key area for access to Port Arthur. General Aleksei Kuropatkin led the Russian army, while Field Marshal Iwao Oyama commanded the Japanese forces. The battle unfolded over several weeks, heavily influencing the Russo-Japanese War's subsequent engagements.

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