My Experiences at Nan Shan and Port Arthur with the Fifth East Siberian Rifles

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Author Tret'iakov, Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich, 1854-1917
Editor Baker, F. Nolan
Translator Alford, Arthur Cameron Rimington, 1882-1954
LoC No. es13000013
Title My Experiences at Nan Shan and Port Arthur with the Fifth East Siberian Rifles
Credits E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "My Experiences at Nan Shan and Port Arthur with the Fifth East Siberian Rifles" by Lieutenant-General N. A. Tretyakov is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's firsthand experiences during the Russo-Japanese War, particularly focusing on the battles around the fortified positions of Nan Shan and Port Arthur. Tretyakov, as a commanding officer, provides a personal and detailed narrative that captures the challenges and heroism faced by his regiment during this significant military conflict. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for the historical events that follow, beginning with the arrival of the 5th East Siberian Rifles at Chin-chou and the growing tension leading to war with Japan. Tretyakov describes the unit's preparations, the strategic fortifications of their positions, and the increasing threat from the Japanese forces. He reflects on the rumors of impending conflict, the initial skirmishes with local brigands, and the eventual declaration of war, which initiates an urgent effort to bolster defenses as the reality of a significant military engagement approaches. The write-up emphasizes the camaraderie among soldiers and the ominous atmosphere that precedes the impending battles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
Subject Russia. Armiia. 5. Vostochno-Sibirskii strelkovoi
Subject Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Regimental histories -- Russia
Category Text
EBook-No. 59741
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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