Russo-Japanese War - 3 Minute History

In the late 19th century, Japan modernized its military, enabling expansion into China and Korea. Tensions with Russia over territorial disputes led to the Russo-Japanese War in 1904. Japan's naval and land victories, aided by British technology, forced Russia to sign a peace treaty, recognizing Korea under Japanese influence. The war marked the first defeat of a European power by an Asian nation, establishing Japan as a dominant force in Asia and highlighting Russia's vulnerabilities.

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