The Russian Army and the Japanese War, Vol. 2 (of 2) / Being Historical and Critical Comments on the Military Policy and Power of Russia and on the Campaign in the Far East

A senior commander provides a candid assessment of his army’s failures during the Far Eastern campaign, tracing setbacks to inadequate tactical training, deficient staff work, poor reconnaissance and cavalry employment, and weak communications. He examines strategic constraints and organizational and personnel weaknesses that caused systems to break down under active service, then outlines detailed reforms for senior leadership, reserve and regular units, machine-gun, artillery, engineer, cavalry and infantry organization, and troops on communications. The volume closes with a compact operational summary of the campaign and appendices that tabulate unit organization and logistical details, supported by maps and illustrations.