Tsushima, the Naval Battle that Consolidated Japan as a Power

In 1905, Japan defeated Russia with two Argentine battleships. For his performance, Manuel Domecq García, captain of the ship, was decorated by the Emperor. Japan consolidated his power in the Pacific annexing Korea, the Liaodong Peninsula, Port Arthur and other territories. Read more

For ten years Japan has upgraded, yet the Russian Tsar is surprised by the attack. On 27.5.1905 there will be a showdown in the Russian-Japanese war.

On May 27, 1905 (Meiji 38), the Battle of Tsushima broke out, a clash between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Russian Baltic Fleet. This naval battle essentially sealed Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War. It is also known for being commanded by Togo Heihachiro, and by the following day, the 28th, 19 of the 39 ships of the Russian fleet (including the flagship) had been destroyed, dealing a devastating blow, while the Japanese side only…