Japanese warship Yoshino Kan, 1894
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Japanese warship Yoshino Kan, 1894
First Sino-Japanese War (1st August 1894 17th April 1895). The Japanese warship Yoshino Kan on the cover of the Illustrated London News, 4th August 1894. The first Sino-Japanese War was fought primarily for control of Korea between the Empire of Japan and the Qing Empire of China. Date: 1894
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1894 News Sino Warship Warships Yoshino
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This image, published on the cover of the Illustrated London News on August 4, 1894, showcases the Japanese warship Yoshino Kan during the First Sino-Japanese War. The Yoshino Kan, a formidable vessel of the Imperial Japanese Navy, played a significant role in the naval battles that unfolded between Japan and the Qing Empire of China, primarily over the control of Korea. The First Sino-Japanese War, which lasted from August 1, 1894, to April 17, 1895, marked a turning point in East Asian history, as Japan emerged as a major power in the region. The Yoshino Kan, with its impressive size and advanced weaponry, symbolized Japan's growing naval prowess. The Illustrated London News, a leading weekly newspaper at the time, recognized the importance of this conflict and captured the world's attention by featuring this striking image on its cover. The Yoshino Kan's appearance in the Illustrated London News not only documented the war but also brought the events in the Far East to the doorstep of the British public, fostering global awareness and interest in the unfolding geopolitical landscape.
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