Two Jews, one Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)

From: Cleveland Jewish News | Date: January 7, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Geduld, Herb
Cleveland Jewish News
01-07-2005
Fought 100 years ago in Korea and Manchuria, the Russo-Japanese War, almost
forgotten today, made profound changes in Russian history. It also brought
about the emergence of Joseph Trumpeldor and Jacob Schiff, who each in his
own way had a lasting effect on 20th-century history.

The Russo-Japanese War began in February 1904 with a surprise attack by the
Japanese fleet on the Russian naval base at Port Arthur in Manchuria. Two
Russian battleships and a cruiser were torpedoed. (America should have been
more savvy about Japanese naval attacks by Dec. 7, ...

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