Battle of Port Arthur

February 8–9, 1904 · Battle of Port Arthur

Japanese surprise torpedo attack on the Russian squadron at Port Arthur that opened the war.

Japan

Russia

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 10,000
Casualties
c. 60
Killed
c. 10
Wounded
c. 50
Ships
c. 32
Guns
c. 524
Strength
c. 9,000
Casualties
150c. 100
Killed
c. 15
Wounded
c. 85
Ships
1
Guns
c. 671

Also involved 1