| Description |
1 online resource (xxv, 269 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Repreinted from the original 1907 edition by Houghton, Mifflin and Co., Boston. |
| Summary |
"A fascinating glimpse into prevailing nationalistic and militaristic attitudes in warly-twentieth century Japan, Human bullets is also an engaging story of combat and an excellent source of insights about a relatively obscure but immensely influential conflict"--Page 4 of cover. |
| Contents |
Mobilization -- Our departure -- The voyage -- A dangerous landing -- The value of Port Arthur -- The battle of Nanshan -- Nanshan after the battle -- Digging and scouting -- The first captives -- Our first battle at Waitu-shan -- The occupation of Kenzan -- Counter-attacks on Kenzan -- On the defensive -- Life in camp -- Some brave men and their memorial -- The battle of Taipo-shan -- The occupation of Taipo-shan -- The field after the battle -- The first aid station -- Following up the victory -- The storming of Taku-shan -- Sun flag on Taku-shan -- Promotion and farewells -- The beginning of the general assault -- A rain of human bullets -- The forlorn hope -- Life out of death. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Siege of Lüshun (Lüshun, China : 1904-1905) |
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Lüshun (China) -- History -- Siege, 1904-1905.
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| Chronological Term |
1904-1905 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Ōkuma, Shigenobu, 1838-1922.
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Honda, Masujiro.
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Bacon, Alice Mabel, 1858-1918.
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Spiller, Roger J.
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| Added Title |
Nikudan. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr99000732
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sakurai, Tadayoshi, 1879-1965. Nikudan. English. Human bullets. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, 1999 080329266X (DLC) 99010482 (OCoLC)40609155 |
| ISBN |
0585266530 (electronic book) |
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9780585266534 (electronic book) |
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080329266X (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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