About the book: 2004 / The work of the famous Russian shipbuilding and naval historian tells about the formation of the Russian naval presence in the Far East East at the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, the concentration of a full operationally capable combat squadron in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, the occupation of Port Arthur. The growth and strengthening of the Japanese fleet is described in detail, the reasons and components of the naval power of the Land of the Rising Sun are examined, and the tactical priorities of Japanese flagships are analyzed. The course of military operations at sea is examined in detail, the reasons for the victories and failures of the Russian naval forces are analyzed. A significant amount of information is contained in 24 tables, which allow a more complete picture of the composition of the formations of the opposing fleets, performance characteristics and features of ships and weapons, the nature and level of training of personnel. The publication is illustrated with diagrams of ships, maps of military operations and numerous photographs, including those published for the first time.