Admiral Togo

This historical volume is about the Japanese naval hero, Admiral Togo, and is from 1905. Fleet Admiral Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō, OM, GCVO (1848-1934) was a Fleet Admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and one of Japan's greatest naval heroes. He was termed by Western journalists as the 'Nelson of the East'.* ....* from Wikipedia From the Preface: For the imperfections of the present volume I can only plead that I hope it may prove to be a first edition, and that further studies and the publication of more detailed information may enable me at some future time to complete, or at least to elaborate, the biography of a great man in whom the whole world is interested. The modest and retiring life which Admiral Togo has hitherto lived has made it difficult for the biographer to collect many picturesque incidents relating to his early years. But modesty is one of the greatest of virtues, and that he has always exhibited this virtue in so conspicuous a manner seems to be one of the elements which make the greatness of his character. Arthur Lloyd Tokyo. August, 1905. Contents: Chapter I The Beginning of Japan's Naval History Chapter II Satsuma Chapter III Togo's Birth and Early Education Chapter IV The Civil War at the Time of the Restoration Chapter V Togo in England Chapter VI Quiet progress Chapter VII The War with China Chapter VIII The War with China (continued) Chapter IX The Retrocession of the Liautung and the Post Bellum Expansion Chapter X The Beginning of the War with Russia Chapter XL Dark Days Chapter XII The Russian Armada Chapter XIII The Fight Chapter XIV An Expert's Criticisms Read more