A plan of the torpedo-mines in the bay was found here, and with this the Japanese navy was able to destroy all the mines.Continuing The
Objective: Port Arthur
The possession of this port would give Japan the command of the Gulf of Pechili and enable her to intercept the trade with the ports in that
War Declared – China Versus Japan
China’s Declaration names the Japanese people “dwarves”, inflaming public determination there.Continuing The Sino-Japanese War,with a selection
The Sino-Japanese War
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Japan’s Reasons for War.IntroductionThe war between China and Japan was
Revolution in China
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #37.In which John Green teaches you about China's
China Negotiates Peace
Today's installment concludes The Boxer Uprising,the name of our combined selection from Chuan-sen and William A.P. Martin. The concluding
The International Force Arrives
Having heard of the approach of the army of relief, we became more cheerful.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in Peking
The People Inside the Embassy
Some spent their days in digging trenches, others inspected latrines in the interest of sanitation.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection
Gun-Fire and Cannon-Fire
As rifle-shots were parried by our high walls, our chief danger was from cannon.Continuing The Boxer Uprising,our selection from The Siege in