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CAMPAIGN // Feb 8–9, 1904

Pacific Surprise Opening

Russo-Japanese War · Theater · Naval

Operational aim

Cripple Russia's Pacific Squadron in port before formal war declaration to seize naval initiative.

Consequence

Established Japanese maritime dominance from day one and framed the war's strategic tempo.

Battles

2 engagements

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