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First published in 2008. This unique work, the personal story of a Japanese soldier in the Russo-Japanese War, holds a fascination that goes far beyond the historical insights it offers. The author paints a moving picture of the lives and deaths, joys and sorrows of the men who took Port Arthur in the bloodiest battle of this short war. The tale is told vividly and simply and is a rare revelation of the thoughts and experiences of a Japanese soldier of remarkable intelligence.
List of contents
Part 1 Human Bullets; Chapter 1 Mobilization; Chapter 2 Our Departure; Chapter 3 The Voyage; Chapter 4 A Dangerous Landing; Chapter 5 The Value of Port Arthur; Chapter 6 The Battle of Nanshan; Chapter 7 Nanshan after the Battle; Chapter 8 Digging and Scouting; Chapter 9 The First Captives; Chapter 10 Our First Battle at Waitu-Shan; Chapter 11 The Occupation of Kenzan; Chapter 12 Counter-Attacks on Kenzan; Chapter 13 On the Defensive; Chapter 14 Life in Camp; Chapter 15 Some Brave Men and Their Memorial; Chapter 16 The Battle of Taipo-Shan; Chapter 17 The Occupation of Taipo-Shan; Chapter 18 The Field after the Battle; Chapter 19 The First Aid Station; Chapter 20 Following Up the Victory; Chapter 21 The Storming of Taku-Shan; Chapter 22 Sun Flag on Taku-Shan; Chapter 23 Promotion and Farewells; Chapter 24 The Beginning of the General Assault; Chapter 25 A Rain of Human Bullets; Chapter 26 The Forlorn Hope; Chapter 27 Life Out of Death;
About the author
Tadayoshi Sakurai
