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The book explores the pivotal Tsushima Straits battle during the Russo-Japanese War, where the Russian fleet faced catastrophic losses against Japan's modern naval forces. It highlights the challenges faced by the fleet, including poor leadership, outdated ships, and a lack of resources. The narrative follows Admiral "Mad Dog" and his squadron's arduous eighteen-thousand-mile journey, emphasizing the battle's significance in naval history, comparable to other legendary conflicts. Pleshakov combines historical insight with a storytelling approach to bring this neglected event to light.
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The Tsar's Last Armada, Constantine Pleshakov
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- The Tsar's Last Armada
- Subtitle
- The Epic Journey to the Battle of Tsushima
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Constantine Pleshakov
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 436
- ISBN13
- 9780465057924
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the pivotal Tsushima Straits battle during the Russo-Japanese War, where the Russian fleet faced catastrophic losses against Japan's modern naval forces. It highlights the challenges faced by the fleet, including poor leadership, outdated ships, and a lack of resources. The narrative follows Admiral "Mad Dog" and his squadron's arduous eighteen-thousand-mile journey, emphasizing the battle's significance in naval history, comparable to other legendary conflicts. Pleshakov combines historical insight with a storytelling approach to bring this neglected event to light.