SUNSTRUCK GIANT, VOLUME 2: The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95

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Provides a complete campaign history of the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95, detailing not only battles but the underlying strategic motivations behind them. Seeks to identify some of the redeeming features of the Chinese military and the terrible shortcomings of the Japanese by examining the war through a Chinese perspective. Analyzes the successes, failures, mistakes, and misfortunes of both sides; identifies that the Chinese had their share of heroic deeds and that the Japanese were not immune to horrendous blunders. Contains 80 black and white photos, 8 color illustrations, 10 black and white maps, and 17 tables.