This definitive history of the Russo-Japanese War received rave reviews in its first edition-The Economist, for one, called it "A remarkably lively and enjoyable account." As the 100th anniversary of the conflict approaches, Connaughton's fascinating study will receive renewed attention and appeal to both military enthusiasts and the wider history market. In fascinating detail, he reveals the hopeless confusion of the Russian command structure and how the Russian naval defeat at Tsushima was as farcical as it was complete.

Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War With Japan

History

Connaughton, Richard

Russia

UNKNO

The definitive history of the Russo-Japanese war The Russians were wrong-footed from the start, fighting in Manchuria at the end of a 5,000 mile single track railway; the Japanese were a week or so from their bases. The Russian command structure was hopelessly confused, their generals old and incompetent, the Tsar cautious and uncertain. The Russian naval defeat at Tsushima was as farcical as it was complete. The Japanese had defeated a big European power, and the lessons for the West were there for all to see, had they cared to do so. From this curious war, so unsafely ignored for the most part by the military minds of the day, Richard Connaughton has woven a fascinating narrative to appeal to readers at all levels.

Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War with Japan (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

Asia

Cassell

The horrors of the First World War - the machine guns, trench tactics, barbed wire and pounding artillery - came as a ghastly surprise to the Generals. Yet they should, and could, have known better. In 1904 Japan and Russia had gone to war for dominance of the East. Journalists and military attaches had made meticulous observations, but the lessons of this dramatic conflict were dismissed as irrelevant. The war which caused the "Russian Bear" to tumble and the "Rising Sun" of Japan to begin its ascendancy in the East has long deserved the full and vivid analysis which Richard Connaughton here presents. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of military history, modern history and politics.

The War of the Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: A Military History of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-5

Routledge

The Battle for Manila

A detailed account of the liberation/destruction of Manila, which left 6,500 American, 20,000 Japanese, and 200,000 Manila citizens dead and leveled the thriving, cosmopolitan city once known as the pearl of the Orient.

PIMLOTT, John

Anderson, Duncan

BLOOMSBURY

The greatness of a battle is determined by its effect and influence upon events. In a series of thrilling examinations of twelve of the most significant encounters of the last three decades, Connaughton presents a fascinating insight into modern battles—such as the Falklands and Afghanistan—and the influence they have on contemporary events.

A Brief History of Modern Warfare

Military

Running Press

A detailed account of the liberation/destruction of Manila, which left 6,500 American, 20,000 Japanese, and 200,000 Manila citizens dead and leveled the thriving, cosmopolitan city once known as the pearl of the Orient.

Presidio Pr

Battle for Manila

Presidio Press

Military Intervention and Peacekeeping: The Reality: The Reality (Routledge Revivals)

This title was first published in 2001. This work represents the author's writing and thinking over the last decade on the subject of military intervention and peacekeeping. He deconstructs what has been developed under the auspices of UN "peacekeeping" with a view to producing a new paradigm more appropriate to the challenges of the 21st century. This is not an exercise in disparaging the UN, the organization's achievements are recognized, along with its prevalent habit of entering environments it has neither the resources or expertise to manage. The first four chapters establish a foundation built upon philosophy, doctrine, definitions, principles and decision-making processes. This thinking is then tested using scenarios drawn from Iraq, Somalia, Rwanda, Kosovo, East Timor and Sierra Leone. The book is founded on theory and practice and it is particularly intended to explain the conduct of the political and military processes involved in military intervention and peacekeeping.

Religion & Spirituality

A compelling portrait of the World War II battle for the Philippines traces Douglas MacArthur's special relationship with the islands. 20,000 first printing.

MacArthur and Defeat in the Philippines

Abrams Press

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Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War With Japan

Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: Russia's War with Japan (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

The War of the Rising Sun and Tumbling Bear: A Military History of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-5

The Battle for Manila

A Brief History of Modern Warfare

The Battle for Manila

Battle for Manila

Military Intervention and Peacekeeping: The Reality: The Reality (Routledge Revivals)

Military Intervention and Peacekeeping: The Reality: The Reality (Routledge Revivals)

MacArthur and Defeat in the Philippines