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Japan defeated Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. They definitely weren't a major manufacturing economy in the 18th century.
by learc83 9y ago
Japan defeated Russia at the beginning of the 20th century.
They definitely weren't a major manufacturing economy in the 18th century.
- tnecniv 9y agoThis was also not a prolonged war (lasted about a year and a half). Japan had to commit all its forces to the (successful) campaign. Russia was forced to surrender due to internal conflict and a stagnant economy, but had much more manpower it could have sent to turn the tides.