Great Battles of the World - Port Arthur

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1. Although the Battle of Port Arthur was fought inside Chinese territory, China did not take part in the fighting. Which two countries did? Russia and Germany Russia and Japan Korea and France Japan and the U.S.

2. Why did the Japanese want to take Port Arthur? To command the entrance to the Gulf of Chihli To wipe out the Russian garrison there To use it as a supply base for their advance To capture ammunition ships docked in the habour

3. In which province of China is Port Arthur? Manchuria Hubei Gansu Quighai

4. Japanease forces needed a clear line of sight into the habour for their artillery spotters to report the positions of the Russian battleships. They chose a hill on the outer Russian defence line. What was it called? Akasaki-Yama Mount Suribachi Hill 273 203 metre hill

5. In the first stages of the battle, the Japanease attempted classic full-frontal attacks, which resulted in heavy losses. How many of these attacks did the Japanease launch before adopting new tactics? 3 5 8 6

6. After the failed frontal attacks, the Japanease changed their tactics. They focused all there attention on just 203 metre hill. Japanease sappers dug approach trenches but which recently much improved weapon was used in the attacks? Flame throwers Hand grenades Sub-machine guns Tanks

7. General Stoessel was the commander of the Russian forces in Port Arthur. What course of action did he take after losing 203 Metre hill? Launched an immediate counter-attack. Committed suicide Evacuated his troops Surrendered Port Arthur

8. How many men were killed at Port Arthur? 20,000 Russians and 30,000 Japanease 30,000 Russians and 60,000 Japanese 60,000 Russians and 30,000 Japanese 50,000 Russians and 20,000 Japanese

9. What became of the Russian commander Stoessel? He was court-martialled He defected to the Japanese He was greeted as a hero He escaped to India before the surrender

10. Under the peace treaty, what did Russia lose? Trade with all Asian countries Port Arthur and Manchuria All military equipment in Manchuria Nothing