Russo-Japanese War - Part 2: The opening shots of conflict

It was just past midnight on February 9, 1904, when the stillness of Port Arthur’s harbor shattered.Under a moonless sky, the sea was a black mirror, disturbed only by the faint, rhythmic slosh of water against anchored hulls. Japanese torpedo boats, running dark and low, crept towards the Russian Pacific Squadron. Their engines were muffled, barely more than a whisper above the gentle waves. On the Russian ships, most men slept, their breath frosting in the cold air, unaware of the peril sliding silently towards them.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/russo-japanese-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.