Human Bullets (Classic Reprint): A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Tadayoshi Sakurai

9781330648377: Human Bullets (Classic Reprint): A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330648374 ISBN 13: 9781330648377

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A lieutenant’s firsthand account of courage, duty, and loss on the siege of Port Arthur.

Step into the trenches and see war through the eyes of a brave Japanese officer. This work shares the intimate moments, strategic decisions, and human feelings that shaped a pivotal chapter in the Russo-Japanese War. You’ll glimpse the grit, discipline, and loyalty that sustained soldiers under fire, as well as the personal cost of battle.

Through vivid scenes at the front, the book balances action with quiet moments of reflection, showing how fear, courage, and comradeship intertwine on the battlefield. It highlights the spirit of duty and the moral choices soldiers face when lives hang in the balance.

An inside view of siege operations and frontline decisions
Portrayals of loyalty, honor, and the bonds between comrades
Accounts of endurance, sacrifice, and the toll of war on individuals
Ruminations on duty, courage, and the meaning of service under fire

Ideal for readers of war memoirs, military history, and historical accounts that center human experience in conflict.

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About the Author

Alice M. Bacon was a private American scholar and keen social observer who resided for many years in Japan. She was the first Western woman to live in a Japanese household.

Tadayoshi Sakurai published this account soon after the end of the war in 1906.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330648374
ISBN 13: 9781330648377
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 293

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Human Bullets: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur (Classic Reprint)

Tadayoshi Sakurai

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ISBN 10: 1330648374 ISBN 13: 9781330648377

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the experiences of a Japanese soldier during the Siege of Port Arthur, a key battle in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. The author, a young lieutenant, provides a raw and deeply personal account of the campaign, from the initial mobilization and departure from Japan to the perilous landing in Liaotung and the eventual capture of the fortress. He offers vivid descriptions of the brutality of warfare and the camaraderie forged in the face of hardship and death. The author delves into the psychological complexities of combat, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unwavering spirit of the Japanese warrior, known as *Yamato-damashii*. The book highlights the contrast between the Japanese army, driven by a deep sense of national duty, and the Russian forces, perceived as lacking in morale and fighting for material gain. This intimate narrative sheds light on the human cost of war and the profound impact of nationalistic fervor on the battlefield. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330648377_0

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