After Port Arthur
The fall of Port Arthur marked a pivotal turning point in the Russo-Japanese War, unleashing a cascade of consequences that reshaped global geopolitics. Russia's devastating defeat at Port Arthur set the stage for further military humiliation, notably the Battle of Tsushima, and ultimately led to the unfavorable Treaty of Portsmouth. This period significantly elevated Japan's international standing while contributing to internal unrest and the decline of the Russian Empire, profoundly influencing 20th-century history.