Russian Gufire During the Battle of Port Arthur

Russian Gufire During the Battle of Port Arthur

Russian artilery in action during the Battle of Port Arthur which spanned from the 8th to the 9th of February in 1904. The Battle of Port Arther was the very first conflict within the Russo-Japanese War. Date: February 1904

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  • ILEA000636792
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  • 1904/12/31 00:00:00
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