The Great Siege: The Investment And Fall Of Port Arthur (1906)

By Benjamin Wegner Nörregaard

Book Overview

The Great Siege: The Investment and Fall of Port Arthur (1906) is a historical account written by Benjamin Wegner Norregaard. The book details the events surrounding the siege of Port Arthur, a critical naval base in northeastern China, during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905. The author provides a comprehensive and detailed narrative of the siege, from the initial Japanese invasion to the final fall of the fortress. The book covers the military strategies, tactics, and weaponry used by both the Russian and Japanese forces, as well as the personal experiences of soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire. Norregaard also delves into the political and economic factors that led to the Russo-Japanese War and the importance of the siege of Port Arthur in the larger context of the conflict. The Great Siege is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in military history, the Russo-Japanese War, or the history of China and Japan in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165802244
• ISBN13: 9781165802241
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"