How far was Nicholas II responsible for: a) Russia's entry intob) Russia's defeat in the war with Japan 1904/5.
Homework Question
How far was Nicholas II responsible for:
- Russia’s entry into
- Russia’s defeat in
the war with Japan 1904/5.
- You could say Tsar Nicholas II was solely responsible for entry of war into the war with Japan as he wanted to expand Russia’s Empire and war would of helped him do this if he won. Nicholas had become conscious of the fact that to become a strong, autocratic leader he needed to become ruler of more land. Nicholas II was planning to conquer Asian lands such as Korea and Manchuria. He thought this would be a quick and easy process. He was wrong. It was Japan who hit Russia first. I was a surprising attack on the 8th February 1904. They were very overpowering and Russia was struggling.