BATTLE // April 30, 1904
Battle of Yalu River
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Overview
The Battle of the Yalu River lasted from April 30 to May 1, 1904 and was the first major land battle during the Russo-Japanese War. It was fought near Wiju on the lower reaches of the Yalu River, on the border between Korea and China. Also known as the Yalu River Crossing Operation.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Empire of Japan42,000medium
- Russian Empire25,000medium
Empire of Japan fielded a 1.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Empire of Japan1,036medium2% loss rate
- Russian Empire2,172medium9% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Empire of Japan
Kuroki Tamemotogeneral
Russian Empire
Mikhail Zasulichlieutenant general
Nikolai KashtalinskyGeneral of the Infantry
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