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Re: "The Russians know all about that in the battle at Port Arthur against the Japs."

True.

But it also took the Japanese 5 months - and thousands of dead soldiers - to seize the surrounding hills.

Photo:

Russian cruiser Pallada under fire at Port Arthur

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But it also took the Japanese 5 months - and thousands of dead soldiers

It did, but losing 1000s was nothing new for either side, then or 35-40 years later.