The Unknown Russo-Japanese War Prelude to 1917

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905 — a catastrophic conflict that set the stage for the Russian Revolution. They discuss the siege of Port Arthur, the Battle of Tsushima, and the diplomatic maneuvering by Minister of Finance Sergei Witte. The conversation covers how Russia's defeat exposed the Tsarist regime's incompetence, sparked the 1905 Revolution, and created a military disaster that led to the mutiny on the battleship Potemkin. The hosts also examine the Treaty of Portsmouth and the war's role in humiliating the Romanov dynasty, paving the way for the February and October Revolutions. They tie the war to broader themes of imperial overreach and internal collapse, highlighting figures like Admiral Togo and General Kuropatkin. This episode is a deep dive into a forgotten conflict that was a dress rehearsal for the revolution — and a warning about how wars can unravel empires.

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