Publisher's Synopsis
From Libau to Tsushima is a historical book written by Eugene Sigizmondovich Politovsky in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the voyage of Admiral Rojdestvensky's fleet to the Eastern Seas during the Russo-Japanese War. The author was a Russian naval officer who served on board the battleship Suvorov during the voyage. The book covers the fleet's departure from Libau in present-day Latvia, its journey through the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, and the Indian Ocean, and its arrival at the Tsushima Strait in Japan. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Dogger Bank Incident, which occurred on October 21, 1904, when Russian warships fired on a group of British fishing vessels, mistaking them for Japanese torpedo boats. The incident caused a diplomatic crisis between Russia and Britain and almost led to a war between the two countries. The author provides a first-hand account of the incident and its aftermath, including the international investigation that followed.The book also describes the battles that took place between the Russian and Japanese fleets during the voyage, including the Battle of Tsushima, which was one of the most decisive naval battles in history. The author provides a detailed analysis of the tactics used by both sides and the factors that led to the Russian defeat.Overall, From Libau to Tsushima is an important historical document that provides a first-hand account of one of the most significant naval expeditions of the early 20th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, the Russo-Japanese War, or international relations in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
