5. 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War
The February 1904 through September 1905 Russo-Japanese War placed significant financial strain on both countries. Russia financed its war debt with a five year $150 million 1904 bond. These bonds were redeemed on May 14, 1909, paid with the greater part of the proceeds from Russia's January 22, 1909, 4 1/2% bond.
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Port Arthur is attacked in February, 1904. French bankers and financiers provide $160 million in war aid to Russia.
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The Russian Baltic Fleet's 1904/1905 journey to Tsushima.
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View of Port Arthur
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The Russian minelayer Amur sunk at Port Arthur as a result of bombardment by Japanese land based artillery during the siege of P
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The Russian light cruiser Novik scuttled after being badly damaged in combat with two Japanese cruisers at Koraskhov Bay (August
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The Russian pre-dreadnought battleship Poltava sunk at Port Arthur as a result of bombardment by Japanese land based artillery d
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Retvizan on the rocks at Port Arthur entrance.
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The Russian pre-dreadnought battleship Retvizan sunk at Port Arthur as a result of bombardment by Japanese land based artillery
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Retvizan