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Postcard, Sydney Morning Herald reproduction
Postcard, Sydney Morning Herald for 30 May 1905, reproduction of a page containing a report on the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5), with a heading Togos Victory and a map showing Japanese successes at sea. Date: 1905
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This postcard is a reproduction of a page from the Sydney Morning Herald, dated May 30, 1905. The page features a report on the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5), a significant conflict in Eastern Asia that took place in the Yellow Sea and the Pacific Ocean between Russia and Japan. The heading "Togo's Victory" announces the latest news of the war, referring to the decisive naval battle won by the Japanese Admiral Heihachiro Togo against the Russian fleet on May 27, 1905. The map accompanying the article illustrates the Japanese successes at sea, highlighting their victories in the battles of Port Arthur, Tsushima, and the Yellow Sea. The defeated Russian fleet is shown retreating to Vladivostok. The report describes the strategic importance of these victories, which effectively ended Russia's expansionist ambitions in East Asia and marked the beginning of Japan's rise as a major world power. The Russo-Japanese War was a pivotal moment in world history, with far-reaching consequences for the balance of power in Asia and the global political landscape. This postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual and historical record of a critical moment in international relations.
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