Map of Russian and Japanese forces
Map showing the positions of Russian and Japanese military forces, 1905.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-03
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United States. Office of Naval Intelligence
Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
There has been a considerable amount of activity in the past week near the railroad in Manchuria, and the Russians seem to be falling back rapidly. The key to the Russian position is Kirin, and the Japanese appear to be moving on it from the east, southeast, and south. Japan can now move her forces and supplies by sea with complete safety.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-23
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Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on the status of armed forces in Manchuria and warships in the Sea of Japan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-16
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Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
No change in the positions of the Russian and Japanese armies were noted this week. It is rumored that Japan has occupied a strategic point eighty miles east of Kirin. The defeat of Admiral Zinoviĭ Petrovich Rozhestvenskiĭ in the Sea of Japan leaves the Japanese a more direct route through which to deliver troops and supplies to armies in the field.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-09
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Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
Russian troops bombarded the Japanese at Sandiapu, but neither took an advantage in the conflict and Japanese forces have been reinforced. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s fleet is believed to be near Madagascar, and the Japanese Navy is patrolling the South China Sea.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-02-03
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Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
A battle between the Russian and Japanese forces is reportedly taking place. While weather conditions prevented troop movement, both sides have been strengthening their lines. Japanese naval activity is ongoing near Java and Sumatra.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-27
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Memorandum reporting on a Russian raid
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change in position along the Sha River since last week. The first reported military operation on the west side of the Liao River was a Russian raid by Cossacks accompanied by mounted infantry and eight guns. It is not clear whether the troops passed though neutral Chinese territory.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-20
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Incidents of the accident
The Office of Naval Intelligence describes the outbreak of fire following the explosion of a gun during a training exercise on the USS Missouri on April 13, 1904, a fire that killed six officers and twenty-seven enlisted men. The report details the crew’s response to to the emergency and the evidence gathered in review of the incident. The writer states, “The discipline, readiness, and alacrity shown by every person in every department of the ship deserves highest approbation,” and he praises the willingness of numerous crew members to assist in the rescue of others, including three men who ultimately earned the medal of honor for their actions: Gunner Robert E. Cox, Chief Gunner’s Mate Mons Monssen, and Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904
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Memorandum reporting on Russo-Japanese war
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on recent naval activity as well as the current status of the Russo-Japanese War. Things have been relatively quiet with the exception of damage to the Russian battleship Sevastopol, probably due to torpedo attacks. The writer also reports on the location and agenda of the Second Pacific Fleet.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-23
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Memorandum on developments at the Sha River and Port Arthur
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on developments along the Sha River in China and the bombardment of vessels at Port Arthur by Japanese forces.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-16
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Memorandum on the siege of Port Arthur
Japanese troops are succeeding in their siege of Port Arthur.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-09
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Memorandum on Russian and Japanese navies
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports that there has been no change along the Sha River. Russian naval divisions are en route. It is reported that five Holland submarines arrived in Yokohama.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-25
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Memorandum on Japanese and Russian troops
The Office of Naval Intelligence details Japanese troop size and deployment. The Japanese are building railroads. Russian naval squadrons are sailing to ports in Africa.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-18
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Map of the Russo-Japanese War
This map marks the positions of Japanese and Russian armies in China and North Korea as well as naval bases and particular generals.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-07-22
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Armored vessels building or to be built for Italy, Brazil, Argentine and Chili
This memorandum describes the types of armored vessels being built for the countries of Italy, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, with details including the location of construction, name, type and displacements of the ships, and current condition of the ships. One ship being constructed in Italy is reported to be for Japan. A number of smaller ships are being built for Brazil in England. Argentina and Chile have no ships under construction.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-29
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Report on the United States navy
A listing of the naval strength of the American navy, listing the battleships, armored cruisers, cruisers, defense vessels, destroyers, torpedo boats, and submarines, and noting which are or are not currently available.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-30
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Report on the Japanese navy
A listing of the naval strength of the Japanese navy, noting number of battleships, armored cruisers, cruisers, defense vessels, destroyers, torpedo boats, and submarines, and noting which are or are not currently available.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-30
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The Russian version of the Battle of Tsushima
The French paper Moniteur de la Flotte states that their readers will not come across any new details about tactical movements within the reports provided by the Russian admirals and captains. It is still unclear what happened in the Battle of Tsushima between Russia and Japan. The Russian fleet was badly defeated and destroyed, and details about the battle are obscure.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-12-28
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Memorandum from the Office of Naval Intelligence
The war in Manchuria has reached a stalemate with Japanese forces slowed by poor roads and the Russians fortifying along the Tumen River. The Japanese have won a great naval victory at the Battle of the Sea of Japan.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-02
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Landing and transportation of Japanese troops
The Naval Intelligence Office describes the Japanese Army’s landing at Chemulpo, including how many troops landed, what types of ships transported the troops, and how the troops silently fulfilled their duties. The Japanese forces headed toward Seoul, where they set up the base for military operations and then occupied Ping Yang. Transportation was challenging on Korean roads, being limited to coolies and carts with two wheels.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-18