Human Bullets: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur by Tadayoshi Sakurai
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About this eBook
| Author | Sakurai, Tadayoshi, 1879-1965 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Okuma, Shigenobu, 1838-1922 |
| Editor | Bacon, Alice Mabel, 1858-1918 |
| Translator | Honda, Masujiro |
| Uniform Title | Nikudan. English |
| Title | Human Bullets: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Human Bullets: A Soldier's Story of Port Arthur" by Tadayoshi Sakurai is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the experiences of a Japanese soldier during the Russo-Japanese War, particularly the significant siege of Port Arthur. Through the eyes of Lieutenant Sakurai, the narrative aims to illuminate the courage, sacrifices, and camaraderie of Japanese soldiers, exploring the emotional and psychological aspects of warfare. The opening of the book sets the stage for the imminent conflict, detailing the mobilization of the Japanese army in anticipation of war against Russia. It captures the fervent excitement and patriotic spirit amongst the soldiers as they prepare for battle, expressing their willingness to sacrifice everything for their country. The lieutenant shares poignant stories of individual soldiers, highlighting their personal struggles and motivations as they embark on the challenging journey toward Port Arthur, all imbued with a sense of duty and loyalty to their nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Lüshun (China) -- History -- Siege, 1904-1905 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47548 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 204 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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