1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:17,940 --> 00:00:24,030 Harbin, Manchuria, South-West China, year 1904. 4 00:00:28,900 --> 00:00:33,830 Two Japanese, Sedi Yokogawa and Tezi Ioki 5 00:00:34,020 --> 00:00:38,500 are sentenced to death by hanging. 6 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:44,900 For infiltrating the territory of our troops and conducting a diversion 7 00:00:45,100 --> 00:00:47,630 pursuant to paragraph 281 in the 2nd article of the Military Code. 8 00:00:47,820 --> 00:00:50,550 But thanks to the generosity of His Imperial Highness, 9 00:00:50,740 --> 00:00:52,390 the gallows will be replaced by a firing squad. Any last wish? 10 00:00:52,580 --> 00:00:55,900 I have 1000 rubles in my pocket. 11 00:00:56,140 --> 00:01:00,540 Please hand these over to your country's red cross. 12 00:01:00,740 --> 00:01:06,860 Okay. On behalf of the Russian people, I thank you. 13 00:01:08,020 --> 00:01:10,310 What is your wish? 14 00:01:10,500 --> 00:01:12,390 I want to drink some vodka before I die. 15 00:01:21,540 --> 00:01:23,430 Here you have vodka. 16 00:01:30,460 --> 00:01:34,230 I have a warning for you, Russian soldiers. 17 00:01:34,420 --> 00:01:37,190 Manchuria and Korea are part of Asia. 18 00:01:37,380 --> 00:01:39,700 They will never be ruled by Europeans. 19 00:01:39,900 --> 00:01:41,710 The Japanese will not spare their own blood 20 00:01:41,900 --> 00:01:45,270 and will expel the Russian army from Manchuria. 21 00:01:46,260 --> 00:01:49,420 Go home, if your life is dear to you. 22 00:01:51,220 --> 00:01:53,540 You - monkey! Monkey! 23 00:01:55,380 --> 00:02:01,310 We are also soldiers and we, too, swore to the Tsar. 24 00:02:28,020 --> 00:02:34,030 Boys! Aim directly for the heart so they will die immediately and won't suffer. 25 00:02:35,180 --> 00:02:37,790 This is also a duty of the Russian soldiers. 26 00:02:58,540 --> 00:02:59,780 Aim! 27 00:03:02,220 --> 00:03:04,190 Long live the Great Japan! 28 00:03:04,780 --> 00:03:05,780 Fire! 29 00:03:13,340 --> 00:03:22,620 PORT ARTHUR (THE 203 METER HILL) 30 00:03:24,100 --> 00:03:29,870 At the end of the 19th century, many poor and underdeveloped 31 00:03:30,060 --> 00:03:33,590 Asian countries became colonies of the Western powers. 32 00:03:34,820 --> 00:03:38,910 England conquered Hong Kong and Weihaiwei, 33 00:03:39,380 --> 00:03:41,780 France - Indo-China and Hangzhou, 34 00:03:42,460 --> 00:03:44,510 Germany - Shandong Peninsula, 35 00:03:45,340 --> 00:03:46,910 America - The Philippines, 36 00:03:48,020 --> 00:03:52,740 and finally, Russia - the mouth of the Amur River and the surrounding area. 37 00:03:52,980 --> 00:03:56,030 As well as the East China Railway, Port Arthur and Dairen. 38 00:03:56,780 --> 00:03:59,620 All these countries were competing to expand their influence 39 00:03:59,860 --> 00:04:02,630 in these areas. 40 00:04:04,020 --> 00:04:07,020 The newly established Meiji government 41 00:04:07,220 --> 00:04:09,670 at the time of conquest, set their sights on colonizing 42 00:04:09,860 --> 00:04:12,990 the Korean Peninsula, 43 00:04:13,180 --> 00:04:16,660 which in case of attack on Japan could be used as an external line of defense. 44 00:04:17,180 --> 00:04:22,140 Russia, in its ambitions, went even further. 45 00:04:22,340 --> 00:04:24,630 Trying to expand its territory, 46 00:04:24,820 --> 00:04:28,590 it took advantage of the commotion in China to send troops 47 00:04:28,780 --> 00:04:31,180 into Manchuria, which at that time belonged to China. 48 00:04:31,380 --> 00:04:34,350 Units crossed the Yalu River 49 00:04:34,540 --> 00:04:36,750 and began to penetrate North Korea. 50 00:04:37,340 --> 00:04:40,740 It thoroughly shook up Japan's plans. 51 00:04:41,860 --> 00:04:44,070 Should the conflict be resolved by force 52 00:04:44,260 --> 00:04:46,830 or by an agreement through diplomatic channels? 53 00:04:47,940 --> 00:04:49,940 The government faced a dilemma. 54 00:04:50,140 --> 00:04:55,100 A clash with the Russian army, 55 00:04:55,340 --> 00:04:58,310 which was considered the strongest in the world was a frightening prospect. 56 00:04:58,780 --> 00:05:02,550 The Parliament met on several occasions. 57 00:05:03,020 --> 00:05:06,990 More often, voices were heard demanding to go to war. 58 00:05:07,220 --> 00:05:09,700 The only one who rejected the military option, 59 00:05:09,900 --> 00:05:13,670 was Ito Hirobumi. 60 00:05:14,740 --> 00:05:18,900 Ito, the Russian government ignored our proposal 61 00:05:19,100 --> 00:05:21,150 to resolve this conflict. 62 00:05:21,460 --> 00:05:23,300 If we do nothing, it would mean 63 00:05:23,500 --> 00:05:25,470 that Manchuria and Korea will be dominated completely by Russia. 64 00:05:25,860 --> 00:05:29,310 - So why then... - Mr. Yamagato. 65 00:05:29,540 --> 00:05:31,990 Maybe you think I'm a coward. 66 00:05:32,180 --> 00:05:37,030 Feel free to think that. You are a soldier and you have a sword hanging from your waist. 67 00:05:37,220 --> 00:05:39,750 But, in spirit, I'm also a samurai. 68 00:05:40,700 --> 00:05:45,070 However, I want the person who needs this war 69 00:05:45,300 --> 00:05:48,590 and who says that we will win, to prove it with facts. 70 00:05:49,780 --> 00:05:52,750 Ito Hirobumi, who was from the lower caste of the samurai, 71 00:05:52,980 --> 00:05:56,190 Yamaguchi prefecture, knew very well 72 00:05:56,380 --> 00:05:58,750 how poor Japan was. 73 00:06:01,060 --> 00:06:02,740 Government revenue: 74 00:06:02,940 --> 00:06:07,660 Japan - 250 million yen, Russia - 2 billion yen. 75 00:06:09,060 --> 00:06:10,390 Regular Army: 76 00:06:10,620 --> 00:06:14,910 Japan - 200.000 soldiers, Russia - 3 million soldiers. 77 00:06:15,820 --> 00:06:22,470 One Russian can handle four Japanese. They are just yellow monkeys! 78 00:06:23,180 --> 00:06:25,630 We can, at any given time, concentrate up to 79 00:06:25,820 --> 00:06:28,190 400 thousand people in Manchuria. 80 00:06:28,820 --> 00:06:33,670 The upcoming war can't even be called a war. It's a walk in the park. 81 00:06:34,100 --> 00:06:38,740 What will happen to Japan, if Russia occupies Korea? 82 00:06:39,020 --> 00:06:40,310 What will happen? 83 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:44,630 Next, Russia will try and occupy Japan. 84 00:06:44,860 --> 00:06:46,390 - Exactly! - Destroy Russia! 85 00:06:46,580 --> 00:06:50,430 Friends, will you relax and await the day 86 00:06:50,660 --> 00:06:53,310 when you become slaves to the polar bear? 87 00:06:53,540 --> 00:06:55,300 Will we just be waiting? Just waiting? 88 00:06:55,540 --> 00:06:59,150 Never! We are the invincible people of the land of the gods. 89 00:06:59,380 --> 00:07:01,030 The time has come to fight boldly and destroy these traitorous dogs. 90 00:07:01,260 --> 00:07:02,830 Yes! Yes! 91 00:07:04,380 --> 00:07:06,620 War - it's needless bloodshed of our people. 92 00:07:06,820 --> 00:07:09,710 It's just another tax raise! I'm against the war! 93 00:07:10,260 --> 00:07:11,550 Against the war! 94 00:07:11,740 --> 00:07:13,470 We are against the war! 95 00:07:14,740 --> 00:07:16,340 Against the war! Against the war! 96 00:07:17,100 --> 00:07:18,180 You bitch! 97 00:07:18,940 --> 00:07:19,910 Whore! 98 00:07:20,100 --> 00:07:22,260 - Hey you... - Stop it! - He is one of them! 99 00:07:22,900 --> 00:07:25,300 - Run! - She is with them! 100 00:07:28,180 --> 00:07:30,790 Stop! We're all Japanese. 101 00:07:31,780 --> 00:07:33,510 - So, go. - Okay. 102 00:07:43,620 --> 00:07:45,460 - Police! - It's the police. 103 00:07:54,660 --> 00:07:59,990 Mr. Kodoma, I'd like to hear your opinion. 104 00:08:01,060 --> 00:08:06,190 If the war starts, will you lead all the strategic 105 00:08:06,380 --> 00:08:09,380 and military operations? 106 00:08:11,780 --> 00:08:13,190 Have a drink. 107 00:08:18,580 --> 00:08:24,990 Can our country be victorious in this war? 108 00:08:27,700 --> 00:08:30,990 If we take this path, there is no turning back. 109 00:08:33,980 --> 00:08:37,950 I want to hear your honest opinion. 110 00:08:40,860 --> 00:08:45,340 The chance of victory is very small. 111 00:08:46,940 --> 00:08:49,310 Probably fifty fifty, 112 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:54,270 but with heavy losses sixty forty. 113 00:08:55,740 --> 00:09:01,030 Sixty forty? You are the only one I believe. 114 00:09:02,060 --> 00:09:08,230 But... but still, if we remain idle and do nothing 115 00:09:08,460 --> 00:09:12,230 in the next two or three years, 116 00:09:12,420 --> 00:09:15,740 the Trans-Siberian railroad will become a double-track 117 00:09:15,940 --> 00:09:18,310 and along it the main forces of the Russian army from Europe 118 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:22,190 will cross into Manchuria and Korea. 119 00:09:24,940 --> 00:09:31,140 It will then be too late to start the war. 120 00:09:33,380 --> 00:09:36,110 Unless we start the war now! 121 00:09:37,860 --> 00:09:39,270 NOW? 122 00:09:39,660 --> 00:09:42,580 If not now, then never. 123 00:09:50,220 --> 00:09:53,460 But to go to war without any hope of victory... 124 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:56,190 We must overcome our notions of Moscow. 125 00:09:56,380 --> 00:09:58,460 Achieving victory at the cost of huge losses, 126 00:09:58,660 --> 00:10:00,790 is not very unrealistic. 127 00:10:01,460 --> 00:10:04,940 If you use enough force, then a victory is possible. 128 00:10:07,100 --> 00:10:10,870 We will invade the enemy territory and we will gain an advantage. 129 00:10:12,220 --> 00:10:16,460 The world powers will see our capabilities 130 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:22,420 and under international pressure the Russian expansion will be halted. 131 00:10:25,180 --> 00:10:27,750 Such are the capabilities of our country. 132 00:10:28,820 --> 00:10:32,510 This is the only way to fight this war. 133 00:10:32,700 --> 00:10:35,020 - Kodama! - Sir! 134 00:10:36,820 --> 00:10:39,270 Every day that delays the start of the war 135 00:10:39,460 --> 00:10:40,700 puts us at a disadvantage. 136 00:10:40,900 --> 00:10:44,350 And our soldiers will shed more blood. 137 00:10:45,740 --> 00:10:49,030 Sir, you have to decide right now. 138 00:10:52,580 --> 00:10:56,630 I myself decided to go to the front. 139 00:10:56,860 --> 00:11:00,150 Maybe, if the situation requires it, the Emperor himself 140 00:11:00,340 --> 00:11:03,070 will take over the command of the army and go to war. 141 00:11:05,140 --> 00:11:07,460 And you will need to die for him. 142 00:11:08,580 --> 00:11:10,500 But even so... 143 00:11:10,700 --> 00:11:14,630 But even so, 144 00:11:14,820 --> 00:11:17,220 this is the only chance our army will get. 145 00:11:18,260 --> 00:11:24,750 Sir, please, I beg you. 146 00:11:32,540 --> 00:11:34,830 Kodama... 147 00:11:38,500 --> 00:11:39,790 Hey! 148 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:44,260 - Hurry up, quickly! - Well, well, what happened? 149 00:11:44,460 --> 00:11:45,590 Good evening! 150 00:11:47,260 --> 00:11:48,260 FEBRUARY 4, 1904 151 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:52,950 On this day, a meeting should have been held with the Emperor himself. 152 00:11:53,700 --> 00:11:58,910 Before the meeting, Ito unexpectedly was invited to an audience with the Emperor. 153 00:12:00,380 --> 00:12:07,500 According to Prime Minister Kusuga, a very important meeting will be held. 154 00:12:09,780 --> 00:12:13,260 Before the meeting starts, I would like to hear your opinion. 155 00:12:14,300 --> 00:12:16,350 Speak without hesitation. 156 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:26,420 The situation is indeed very serious, as you have heard. 157 00:12:27,420 --> 00:12:35,270 And if we do nothing to ensure its successful outcome, 158 00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:40,140 the enemy will follow us and try to take over our country. 159 00:12:40,700 --> 00:12:41,830 It will endanger 160 00:12:42,020 --> 00:12:45,310 the very existence of our country. 161 00:12:46,220 --> 00:12:50,020 In this situation, to preserve the honor of the nation, we, the faithful subjects, 162 00:12:50,220 --> 00:12:53,110 have no choice but to go to war 163 00:12:53,300 --> 00:12:55,590 with courage and intelligence. 164 00:12:58,380 --> 00:13:00,270 Until now, the only diplomatic efforts made 165 00:13:00,460 --> 00:13:02,590 were negotiations between the governments of both countries. 166 00:13:03,300 --> 00:13:05,950 I decided to get personally involved in this situation. 167 00:13:06,140 --> 00:13:08,430 I will send a friendly telegram 168 00:13:08,660 --> 00:13:10,500 to the Russian Tsar. 169 00:13:12,180 --> 00:13:15,900 I think that there is no other way 170 00:13:16,100 --> 00:13:19,390 to save both nations from the horrors of war. 171 00:13:21,060 --> 00:13:25,430 Sorry for expressing my opinion, 172 00:13:25,620 --> 00:13:29,940 but the situation is so serious that there is no time for it. 173 00:13:35,060 --> 00:13:38,060 Your Majesty, I would like to inform you that I, Ito, 174 00:13:38,260 --> 00:13:40,630 like a samurai, have decided to prepare for battle and serve you well, 175 00:13:40,900 --> 00:13:44,790 as I once did 176 00:13:44,980 --> 00:13:47,900 during the restoration of imperial power. 177 00:14:07,260 --> 00:14:09,260 Do as you wish. 178 00:14:10,900 --> 00:14:13,110 Now the Japanese state - 179 00:14:13,300 --> 00:14:16,990 supported by the people or not - 180 00:14:17,180 --> 00:14:21,470 should be resolved to this cruel, but nonetheless great step. 181 00:14:22,980 --> 00:14:26,350 From a small hare, who was hunted by the Great Powers, 182 00:14:26,540 --> 00:14:30,070 it has become a dangerous wolf, that sinks his teeth into his prey. 183 00:14:46,100 --> 00:14:49,790 Naval battle by Inchon. 184 00:14:50,580 --> 00:14:54,060 Night battle in the bay of Port Arthur 185 00:14:56,940 --> 00:15:06,510 Promotion of the Japanese army on land. 186 00:15:10,060 --> 00:15:11,470 At Harvard, you studied together 187 00:15:11,700 --> 00:15:13,860 with President Roosevelt, right? 188 00:15:14,860 --> 00:15:16,910 Whether or not we will have America on our side 189 00:15:17,100 --> 00:15:18,940 will depend on the outcome of the war. 190 00:15:19,740 --> 00:15:21,710 Only you can convince her to do that. 191 00:15:22,540 --> 00:15:26,990 Of course, you're right, but Russia helped the US 192 00:15:27,220 --> 00:15:30,270 during the American Civil War and so the US owes Russia. 193 00:15:30,620 --> 00:15:32,270 In addition, in the higher circles of America 194 00:15:32,460 --> 00:15:36,150 quite a lot of people became acquainted with the Russian nobles. 195 00:15:36,340 --> 00:15:38,790 - And that is why... - No, not only that... 196 00:15:39,020 --> 00:15:42,390 From a political, economic and social point of view 197 00:15:42,580 --> 00:15:45,710 Russia and America have a closer relationship and... 198 00:15:45,940 --> 00:15:49,470 That is why, if we don't take any action, America will be on the Russian side. 199 00:15:50,700 --> 00:15:52,510 Do you understand, Kaneko? 200 00:15:52,940 --> 00:15:56,180 In this war, we are not thinking about a complete victory. 201 00:15:57,100 --> 00:15:58,780 Someone must stop us... 202 00:15:58,980 --> 00:16:01,110 Yes. 203 00:16:01,300 --> 00:16:06,430 Someone must stop us somewhere, otherwise Japan will be completely destroyed. 204 00:16:08,700 --> 00:16:10,700 And only America can do this. 205 00:16:10,900 --> 00:16:16,030 If there was at least a 50 percent chance of succeeding, 206 00:16:16,220 --> 00:16:17,750 I would not hesitate. 207 00:16:18,740 --> 00:16:22,980 But I do not believe in our victory one bit. 208 00:16:23,180 --> 00:16:24,470 Stop it! 209 00:16:25,500 --> 00:16:28,500 It will not work, because you are thinking about luck. 210 00:16:29,500 --> 00:16:32,310 And you have to sacrifice your life, your own life. 211 00:16:32,780 --> 00:16:35,350 Commitment, that is all you need. 212 00:16:37,140 --> 00:16:40,670 In this war, I'm also willing to sacrifice my life, 213 00:16:40,860 --> 00:16:43,470 property, position and my honor. 214 00:16:44,940 --> 00:16:49,900 Even if our army is defeated and the Russians reach Kyushu, 215 00:16:50,100 --> 00:16:52,310 I won't let them take a single step 216 00:16:52,500 --> 00:16:54,070 onto our holy land while I'm alive. 217 00:16:54,900 --> 00:16:57,820 I too will pick up a weapon and fight. 218 00:16:58,580 --> 00:17:00,030 Sir... 219 00:17:00,580 --> 00:17:04,790 Kaneko, the goal is not to succeed, 220 00:17:06,540 --> 00:17:08,780 but to sacrifice your life for the salvation of your nation. 221 00:17:10,380 --> 00:17:13,070 Please. Go to America. 222 00:17:15,060 --> 00:17:16,710 Sir... 223 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:21,670 Kaneko, sacrifice your life together with me. 224 00:17:24,140 --> 00:17:28,510 Immediately after this conversation Kaneko went on a trip to America. 225 00:17:33,060 --> 00:17:37,270 Friends, the relations between Russia and Japan, now, unfortunately, 226 00:17:37,460 --> 00:17:41,180 are not in the best condition. 227 00:17:42,500 --> 00:17:51,910 But, I love Japan the same way I love my homeland. 228 00:17:53,100 --> 00:17:57,950 I will continue to serve here, 229 00:17:58,140 --> 00:18:02,430 regardless of the outcome of the upcoming war. 230 00:18:02,980 --> 00:18:05,590 I love Russia. 231 00:18:07,060 --> 00:18:14,870 I love Russia, the land of Tolstoy, Turgenev and Chekhov. 232 00:18:17,380 --> 00:18:22,150 There is a big chance that I will be called up and have to go to war. 233 00:18:23,140 --> 00:18:27,070 I don't know if I can come to the lectures again. 234 00:18:27,980 --> 00:18:29,510 But... 235 00:18:30,340 --> 00:18:32,470 I honestly love Russia. 236 00:18:33,420 --> 00:18:35,870 I want you to know that there is 237 00:18:36,060 --> 00:18:40,300 at least one Japanese 238 00:18:40,500 --> 00:18:43,390 who likes the Russians. 239 00:18:47,540 --> 00:18:50,940 I agree with this gentleman. 240 00:18:57,340 --> 00:19:02,900 That you will be accompanied everywhere by the love of God. 241 00:19:04,500 --> 00:19:06,550 You have said it very well. 242 00:19:06,740 --> 00:19:07,710 I was really embarrassed, 243 00:19:07,940 --> 00:19:09,780 but when you supported me, I was relieved. 244 00:19:10,020 --> 00:19:14,340 I supported you? I just couldn't keep silent. 245 00:19:14,540 --> 00:19:17,860 - Do you come here often? - Yes, since last year. 246 00:19:18,060 --> 00:19:21,700 Really? I also come here occasionally. 247 00:19:21,900 --> 00:19:24,270 - I've just arrived today. - From where? 248 00:19:24,500 --> 00:19:26,580 From Kanazawa, in the Hokuriku region. 249 00:19:26,780 --> 00:19:30,180 I like Tolstoy, so I wanted to learn Russian. 250 00:19:30,420 --> 00:19:34,430 But as I am a teacher at an elementary school, I don't have much free time. 251 00:19:34,620 --> 00:19:36,510 From Kanazawa... That is very far way. 252 00:19:36,700 --> 00:19:40,860 Yes. That's a two days' journey. I have to return by night train. 253 00:19:41,220 --> 00:19:43,110 And I still want to buy a book. 254 00:19:43,300 --> 00:19:45,590 What if I help you with that? 255 00:19:45,780 --> 00:19:48,750 There are many new bookshops here. 256 00:19:48,980 --> 00:19:51,750 That would be very nice. 257 00:19:52,580 --> 00:19:54,660 Now that we have agreed on that, let's hurry. 258 00:19:54,980 --> 00:19:57,950 So, hurry up. 259 00:20:00,940 --> 00:20:03,510 After three months of war, the Japanese army 260 00:20:03,740 --> 00:20:06,350 was confronted with the necessity of taking over Port Arthur, 261 00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:08,980 the largest fortified port in the Far East. 262 00:20:09,700 --> 00:20:10,940 Here, the Russian Far East fleet 263 00:20:11,140 --> 00:20:14,540 of 40 cruisers was centered. 264 00:20:14,740 --> 00:20:18,110 They seized the Japanese transport ships. 265 00:20:18,340 --> 00:20:19,870 Joint Japanese squadron, 266 00:20:20,060 --> 00:20:23,140 under the command of Captain Hiroshi Take 267 00:20:23,340 --> 00:20:27,550 tried three times to seize the port, 268 00:20:27,740 --> 00:20:30,190 but did not prevail. 269 00:20:31,140 --> 00:20:32,590 Russia decided to send reinforcements' to the 270 00:20:32,780 --> 00:20:36,870 Imperial Fleet from the Baltic Sea. 271 00:20:38,180 --> 00:20:40,390 The capture of Port Arthur has become a matter of time 272 00:20:40,580 --> 00:20:45,510 until the arrival of the Baltic fleet. 273 00:20:46,460 --> 00:20:48,860 At a meeting of the Imperial General Staff 274 00:20:49,060 --> 00:20:54,230 the need for capturing the fortress of Port Arthur by land forces 275 00:20:54,460 --> 00:20:56,190 was finally recognized. 276 00:20:56,420 --> 00:20:57,550 THIRD ARMY COMMAND 277 00:20:57,740 --> 00:21:00,430 The Third Army was established 278 00:21:00,620 --> 00:21:04,750 and came under the command of Major-General Nogi Maresuke. 279 00:21:18,580 --> 00:21:21,190 Greetings to the Third Army Commander in Chief. 280 00:22:00,620 --> 00:22:04,550 I am instructed to command the Third Army. 281 00:22:04,780 --> 00:22:06,830 My name is Nogi Maresuke. 282 00:22:07,900 --> 00:22:11,350 Chief of Staff of Iyichi. 283 00:22:13,060 --> 00:22:16,300 Duty Chief of Staff of Oba. 284 00:22:16,540 --> 00:22:18,540 And I am the first officer, Major Sira. 285 00:22:18,740 --> 00:22:21,140 Commander, Mr. Nogi has arrived. 286 00:22:21,380 --> 00:22:22,350 Commander! 287 00:22:27,820 --> 00:22:29,310 I have been waiting for you! 288 00:22:29,860 --> 00:22:31,430 You live in such a mess. 289 00:22:31,620 --> 00:22:33,460 Yes, that is my lair. 290 00:22:33,900 --> 00:22:37,270 Only geishas from Akasaka and Sinbasi come here. 291 00:22:39,260 --> 00:22:41,580 Bring us that bottle of Huderu brandy over there. 292 00:22:42,300 --> 00:22:45,510 - Well? You drank it? - No, but I wanted to. 293 00:22:46,140 --> 00:22:48,790 - A man must be wary. - Nothing has changed at all. 294 00:22:49,820 --> 00:22:52,190 Thanks. I will pour it myself. 295 00:22:56,260 --> 00:22:58,180 It has been so long. 296 00:22:58,740 --> 00:23:02,870 Nogi and Kodama were from the Choshu Domain. 297 00:23:03,060 --> 00:23:04,820 After the Meiji Restoration, 298 00:23:05,020 --> 00:23:07,910 both chose a career in the Army. 299 00:23:08,140 --> 00:23:10,190 They were good old friends. 300 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:12,550 I wish you good luck. 301 00:23:19,180 --> 00:23:23,420 I was thinking about leaving the Army. 302 00:23:24,740 --> 00:23:27,950 But thanks to you I can stand on the front line. 303 00:23:28,140 --> 00:23:29,430 Thank you very much. 304 00:23:31,300 --> 00:23:33,620 Better thank the Emperor. 305 00:23:34,860 --> 00:23:37,310 You have been out of service for a long time. 306 00:23:38,020 --> 00:23:41,150 The Emperor is the one who helped you the most. 307 00:23:44,300 --> 00:23:49,780 I thought I wasn't needed in peaceful times. 308 00:23:49,980 --> 00:23:52,380 But on the battlefield I can prove 309 00:23:52,580 --> 00:23:55,390 that I can die as a true warrior. 310 00:23:55,580 --> 00:23:57,110 In truth, 311 00:23:57,300 --> 00:23:59,300 I didn't want to fight as a commander, 312 00:23:59,500 --> 00:24:02,310 I wanted to be a simple company commander. 313 00:24:02,500 --> 00:24:06,350 Only then you can have a real fight and die a hero. 314 00:24:08,020 --> 00:24:10,590 Such a death wouldn't be helpful for us. 315 00:24:11,820 --> 00:24:14,270 Look at this. 316 00:24:17,580 --> 00:24:21,030 In this war, it is not about victory. 317 00:24:21,220 --> 00:24:23,140 At best it will be a draw. 318 00:24:23,900 --> 00:24:27,030 The question is when and where will we achieve this? 319 00:24:27,540 --> 00:24:31,860 In my opinion, at the end of the year or next spring. 320 00:24:32,060 --> 00:24:35,190 Here, at Mukden, or in Harbin, the main battle will take place. 321 00:24:36,180 --> 00:24:39,070 The crucial point will be the destruction 322 00:24:39,260 --> 00:24:41,470 of the Far Eastern Army of Kuropatkin. 323 00:24:42,220 --> 00:24:45,350 We no longer have the energy for further battles. 324 00:24:46,100 --> 00:24:50,470 I also will join the General Staff and will enter into battle. 325 00:24:51,260 --> 00:24:53,830 As soon as you take Port Arthur, hurry to the aid 326 00:24:54,020 --> 00:24:56,070 of my units in the north. 327 00:24:56,380 --> 00:25:00,670 The fate of our nation depends of this plan. 328 00:25:01,580 --> 00:25:05,110 That is why everything has to happen without failure. 329 00:25:06,460 --> 00:25:12,500 I understand. So, first of all we have to take Port Arthur. 330 00:25:12,700 --> 00:25:16,100 It's just a miserable little fortress that is surrounded by a bamboo fence, 331 00:25:16,300 --> 00:25:19,590 but the sailors are constantly whining that we should take it at any cost. 332 00:25:20,980 --> 00:25:24,110 During the Sine-Japanese War, you 333 00:25:24,300 --> 00:25:26,190 captured it in one day. 334 00:25:27,620 --> 00:25:29,590 There's nothing complicated about it. 335 00:25:30,340 --> 00:25:33,580 We lost 280 soldiers then. 336 00:25:35,140 --> 00:25:37,140 And how many will we lose now? 337 00:25:38,380 --> 00:25:41,620 The Third Army has sent its first division from Tokyo 338 00:25:41,820 --> 00:25:43,740 and its 11th division from Yentsuyi to the front line. 339 00:25:43,940 --> 00:25:45,620 KANAZAWA 340 00:25:45,820 --> 00:25:48,470 Kanazawa's 9th division was also added to the main forces 341 00:25:48,660 --> 00:25:51,500 and made ready for battle. 342 00:25:53,380 --> 00:25:55,300 Well! Late again? 343 00:25:57,580 --> 00:26:00,390 BEAUTIFUL JAPAN 344 00:26:00,580 --> 00:26:03,030 BEAUTIFUL RUSSIA 345 00:26:04,060 --> 00:26:05,470 I have received 346 00:26:05,660 --> 00:26:10,060 a call-up from His Majesty and now I'm a soldier. 347 00:26:11,580 --> 00:26:14,950 Thanks to this, the lecture is over. 348 00:26:19,500 --> 00:26:22,580 Professor, will you go to the front as a soldier? 349 00:26:22,780 --> 00:26:24,350 Whatever. 350 00:26:25,260 --> 00:26:26,990 I'm a reserve second lieutenant. 351 00:26:27,180 --> 00:26:30,340 Banzai! Banzai! 352 00:26:32,420 --> 00:26:35,980 But, as this is our last time, I want to ask you all something. 353 00:26:36,220 --> 00:26:38,950 - Can I? - Of course. 354 00:26:39,180 --> 00:26:41,910 Until I return to school, I ask you not to 355 00:26:42,140 --> 00:26:43,790 erase this inscription. 356 00:26:44,740 --> 00:26:47,710 Just as in every heart there is something good, 357 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:50,180 there is not a country that is bad. 358 00:26:51,020 --> 00:26:53,630 Then why are we at war with the Russians? 359 00:26:54,540 --> 00:26:58,510 I don't know. But nobody must think that 360 00:26:58,740 --> 00:27:03,700 all Russians are enemies of Japan. 361 00:27:06,180 --> 00:27:08,260 Russia has Tolstoy, 362 00:27:08,500 --> 00:27:12,430 a writer that is known all over the world. 363 00:27:15,980 --> 00:27:18,900 Tolstoy gave the world the idea of universal love. 364 00:27:19,620 --> 00:27:22,700 All the people in this world are children of one God. 365 00:27:22,900 --> 00:27:27,300 For him, the most important thing is the heart that loves those close to us. 366 00:27:30,860 --> 00:27:32,670 I also believe in it. 367 00:27:34,100 --> 00:27:38,390 And if you try to live like Tolstoy, 368 00:27:38,580 --> 00:27:40,310 you will be fine people. 369 00:27:42,820 --> 00:27:45,300 - Do you understand? - Yes. 370 00:27:46,700 --> 00:27:50,790 And to say goodbye, we will sing our song. 371 00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:52,550 Three, four. 372 00:27:52,740 --> 00:27:59,020 The evening sky is without clouds, the autumn wind is blowing. 373 00:27:59,900 --> 00:28:06,070 Moonlight and the trilling of a cricket. 374 00:28:07,180 --> 00:28:13,750 How far is my native sky... 375 00:28:14,340 --> 00:28:21,110 Oh, my father and my mother, how are they doing? 376 00:28:22,100 --> 00:28:28,460 Autumn leaves with running water. 377 00:28:29,340 --> 00:28:35,830 Small drops of dew are trembling on the grass. 378 00:28:38,460 --> 00:28:41,910 I got on the train as soon as I received your telegram. 379 00:28:42,860 --> 00:28:45,550 I would like to inform you about this. 380 00:28:45,740 --> 00:28:49,220 But I didn't think that you would come to me. 381 00:28:49,420 --> 00:28:51,500 When will you be called up? 382 00:28:51,700 --> 00:28:53,110 Tomorrow morning. 383 00:28:54,700 --> 00:28:56,070 Take this. 384 00:28:58,500 --> 00:29:02,190 Could you take this with you? 385 00:29:11,660 --> 00:29:13,070 Sati 386 00:29:16,700 --> 00:29:20,910 Thank you, but I can't. 387 00:29:27,140 --> 00:29:28,790 If it were not for war, 388 00:29:29,020 --> 00:29:31,150 I certainly would have told you about my feelings. 389 00:29:32,780 --> 00:29:36,580 And asked your hand from your parents. 390 00:29:36,820 --> 00:29:41,270 But there is no time for that. Therefore, your friendship is enough for me. 391 00:29:45,020 --> 00:29:48,470 I ran away from home, leaving a farewell letter. 392 00:29:49,980 --> 00:29:52,030 I will live here in Kanazawa 393 00:29:52,660 --> 00:29:55,030 and wait for your return. 394 00:29:55,540 --> 00:29:57,070 Sati 395 00:29:57,900 --> 00:29:59,230 Don't talk nonsense! 396 00:30:02,220 --> 00:30:05,860 I have a teacher's license. 397 00:30:06,700 --> 00:30:08,380 I can make a living. 398 00:30:10,780 --> 00:30:12,460 But... 399 00:30:13,380 --> 00:30:16,750 ...if you insist that I return home, 400 00:30:16,980 --> 00:30:18,740 I'll do it. 401 00:30:45,420 --> 00:30:47,340 Gentlemen, please continue. 402 00:30:47,540 --> 00:30:50,590 - Thank you. - Please, please, this way. 403 00:30:51,620 --> 00:30:53,830 Kuito, you're still here? 404 00:30:55,660 --> 00:30:59,030 That's enough. Better go to your mother. 405 00:30:59,620 --> 00:31:02,700 Tonight you're wearing civilian clothes for the last time. 406 00:31:03,940 --> 00:31:05,430 Master! 407 00:31:05,900 --> 00:31:09,220 Will you give me this pipe as a farewell gift? 408 00:31:10,940 --> 00:31:14,260 What will you use a tofu seller's trumpet for in time of war? 409 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:18,710 I will play on it and will become a trumpeter. 410 00:31:18,900 --> 00:31:21,900 For such a deadhead like you, it's better 411 00:31:22,100 --> 00:31:24,150 if you stay in the military and become a military trumpeter, 412 00:31:24,420 --> 00:31:26,310 than being a tofu seller. 413 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:37,300 And we can win with such an army? 414 00:31:37,980 --> 00:31:41,380 Brother, dad got drunk and is arguing with my mother. 415 00:31:41,580 --> 00:31:44,030 Give it back. 416 00:31:44,900 --> 00:31:46,030 Give it to me! 417 00:31:47,620 --> 00:31:49,070 - Let go! - Give it to me. 418 00:31:49,260 --> 00:31:50,940 - Stop it! - You, woman! 419 00:31:51,140 --> 00:31:52,820 You want to be taken to the police again? 420 00:31:53,020 --> 00:31:54,940 I will not get into the army this way. 421 00:31:55,380 --> 00:31:59,020 Kuito, father stole that one yen, which I 422 00:31:59,220 --> 00:32:03,150 sewed into your belt, and he spent it on liquor. 423 00:32:04,100 --> 00:32:07,870 It doesn't matter. In war you don't need money. 424 00:32:08,580 --> 00:32:12,350 Kuito, become famous and die bravely in battle. 425 00:32:13,140 --> 00:32:17,030 And if you come back alive, keep in mind that the pension will be small. 426 00:32:17,220 --> 00:32:22,230 What are you talking about? Do you want Kuito to die? What? Father? What? 427 00:32:22,420 --> 00:32:23,990 Brother, brother. 428 00:32:26,380 --> 00:32:28,060 So pathetic! 429 00:32:28,460 --> 00:32:32,550 Japan and Russia are fighting, 430 00:32:32,780 --> 00:32:35,590 but we don't have to do that at home. 431 00:32:35,860 --> 00:32:37,780 And this... 432 00:32:37,980 --> 00:32:41,990 These had to be the reasons for Kuito. 433 00:32:45,300 --> 00:32:47,430 What does it mean, "shut up and get out"? 434 00:32:47,620 --> 00:32:49,430 Move. 435 00:32:50,100 --> 00:32:56,460 I just went out a bit and had some fun. 436 00:32:56,660 --> 00:32:58,820 But you just shut me down here. 437 00:32:59,860 --> 00:33:04,470 If I have to get out, I will go out, but you have to apologize to me. 438 00:33:04,660 --> 00:33:06,470 What are you talking about? 439 00:33:06,980 --> 00:33:10,510 You received a notification from His Majesty. 440 00:33:11,060 --> 00:33:15,110 All of your past crimes are forgiven. 441 00:33:16,900 --> 00:33:18,870 I don't want to go to war. 442 00:33:19,340 --> 00:33:21,340 Who do you think you are? 443 00:33:21,860 --> 00:33:25,070 This is an order from His Majesty. 444 00:33:25,740 --> 00:33:32,460 His Majesty? I don't know any of this. 445 00:33:39,700 --> 00:33:41,460 At nightfall, 446 00:33:41,660 --> 00:33:46,910 listen to the monk, eat something and then go to bed. 447 00:33:49,260 --> 00:33:54,550 Mother died last night and I've been drafted into the army. 448 00:33:56,020 --> 00:33:59,180 - Is it clear to you? Do you understand? - Yes. 449 00:34:00,100 --> 00:34:02,340 Clear? 450 00:34:03,860 --> 00:34:08,630 Yosi, you are the elder one, you should take care of Yuki. 451 00:34:09,420 --> 00:34:12,950 Yuki, you should listen to your little brother. 452 00:34:14,020 --> 00:34:16,070 All right then. 453 00:34:18,540 --> 00:34:20,700 You kids are great. 454 00:34:30,340 --> 00:34:33,310 I'll be going then. 455 00:34:37,220 --> 00:34:40,430 Papa needs to go now. 456 00:34:48,300 --> 00:34:50,510 Father! 457 00:35:10,500 --> 00:35:12,980 About face! 458 00:35:21,620 --> 00:35:23,590 Line up! Attention! 459 00:35:24,580 --> 00:35:27,060 From now on, you are the soldiers of Kanazawa's 9th division, 460 00:35:27,260 --> 00:35:31,630 6th brigade, 7th regiment, 1st battalion, 461 00:35:31,820 --> 00:35:33,230 3rd company, 3rd squad, 1st platoon. 462 00:35:33,700 --> 00:35:35,300 I'm platoon leader Kanahira, 463 00:35:35,500 --> 00:35:36,790 remember me well. 464 00:35:37,820 --> 00:35:38,900 - Soldier Kinosito! - Here! 465 00:35:39,140 --> 00:35:40,950 Repeat what I just said! 466 00:35:41,220 --> 00:35:42,380 Kawazawa... 467 00:35:42,580 --> 00:35:44,180 9th... 9th... 468 00:35:44,380 --> 00:35:47,700 Tofu merchant, are your brains made out of soya milk? 469 00:35:47,940 --> 00:35:50,510 Such fools need several lives. 470 00:35:50,700 --> 00:35:51,540 It's enough to remember 471 00:35:51,740 --> 00:35:54,510 nine, six, seven, one, three, three, one. 472 00:35:55,020 --> 00:35:58,310 Nine, six, seven, one, three... 473 00:35:58,500 --> 00:35:59,870 You moron, you really can't remember this? 474 00:36:00,140 --> 00:36:02,870 - Soldier Umetani, you try! - Hm! 475 00:36:03,060 --> 00:36:04,140 You have to say:"Yes, sir". 476 00:36:04,340 --> 00:36:05,100 Yes, sir! 477 00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:07,910 You, what did you do when you were a civilian? 478 00:36:08,500 --> 00:36:11,950 Yes, sir! Entertained my clients in Higashiyama, in the red light district. 479 00:36:12,620 --> 00:36:14,700 Entertained? What do you mean? 480 00:36:15,180 --> 00:36:18,550 Commander, he's a little boy. He's a queer. 481 00:36:18,740 --> 00:36:21,430 If you're going to flirt, the Russian will kick your ass. 482 00:36:24,620 --> 00:36:27,460 Soldier Yonekawa, what did you do? 483 00:36:27,860 --> 00:36:31,950 Yes, sir! I'm a dyer of fabrics. 484 00:36:32,460 --> 00:36:37,150 And we think about winning the war this way? With queers and halfwits! 485 00:36:37,580 --> 00:36:39,340 And this one has a tattoo. 486 00:36:39,700 --> 00:36:41,190 Let me see it, Soldier Usiwako! 487 00:36:45,380 --> 00:36:47,830 - You, moron, what are you looking at? - Attention! 488 00:36:51,740 --> 00:36:53,420 Four recruits were added to the third company. 489 00:36:53,620 --> 00:36:54,910 We will teach the new recruits. 490 00:37:01,660 --> 00:37:03,630 Line up! Attention! 491 00:37:04,300 --> 00:37:08,100 Company commander! On guard! 492 00:37:13,220 --> 00:37:15,990 I'm a commander of 3 units, 2nd Lieutenant Koga. 493 00:37:19,340 --> 00:37:22,030 I'm from the reserves and also got a ribbon. 494 00:37:23,460 --> 00:37:26,510 If something bothers you, you can always come to me. 495 00:37:27,460 --> 00:37:32,020 Lieutenant, sir, the company commander is calling for you. 496 00:37:35,300 --> 00:37:38,380 The military police told me 497 00:37:38,580 --> 00:37:40,980 that you have studied the Russian language. 498 00:37:41,220 --> 00:37:43,540 Yes, I've studied it. 499 00:37:44,820 --> 00:37:48,510 Some commanders oppose, sending you to the front. 500 00:37:50,100 --> 00:37:54,150 So I'm asking you directly what you think about Russia? 501 00:37:56,580 --> 00:37:58,030 I admire her. 502 00:37:58,540 --> 00:38:01,190 Really? I'm glad that you're so honest. 503 00:38:02,060 --> 00:38:05,300 I admire the Russian people, but as a soldier... 504 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:07,180 Don't continue. 505 00:38:08,460 --> 00:38:10,540 I've also read Tolstoy. 506 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:30,070 Attack! Forward! 507 00:38:59,460 --> 00:39:03,470 On May 26 the 2nd Army captured Nanshan. 508 00:39:05,340 --> 00:39:08,660 The command of the third Army from Tokyo arrived 509 00:39:08,860 --> 00:39:12,790 at the Hiroshima port Ujina to load the ships. 510 00:39:13,780 --> 00:39:17,910 Ujiti, sir, I wrote a poem, as I had nothing to do. 511 00:39:18,660 --> 00:39:20,310 What do you think about it? 512 00:39:22,260 --> 00:39:26,190 Don't hurry, Port Arthur is not going anywhere. 513 00:39:26,780 --> 00:39:29,310 Get some food, get some sleep and when you're awake - fight. 514 00:39:31,180 --> 00:39:34,550 Okay. The poem has to be duplicated and distributed to everyone. 515 00:39:34,900 --> 00:39:36,630 When we show him to the Russian soldiers at Port Arthur, 516 00:39:36,820 --> 00:39:38,420 they will surrender without resistance. 517 00:39:39,260 --> 00:39:41,790 They say the 2nd Army suffered huge losses 518 00:39:41,980 --> 00:39:43,430 capturing Nanshan. 519 00:39:43,780 --> 00:39:45,830 More than 4 thousand are fatally wounded, 520 00:39:46,020 --> 00:39:49,550 that is 10 times more than expected. 521 00:39:49,980 --> 00:39:52,030 Judging by what kind of resistance the Russian army offered, 522 00:39:52,260 --> 00:39:54,580 it is probable that they have strengthened their defense 523 00:39:54,780 --> 00:39:57,150 of the fortress of Port Arthur. 524 00:39:57,500 --> 00:40:01,390 We shouldn't be afraid that we can't capture it. 525 00:40:03,580 --> 00:40:04,820 Sir! 526 00:40:05,020 --> 00:40:06,310 What? 527 00:40:15,340 --> 00:40:16,750 Sir! 528 00:40:19,500 --> 00:40:25,460 Your son, Lt. Katsuske, in the battle of Nanshan... 529 00:40:29,700 --> 00:40:31,510 Died? 530 00:40:32,180 --> 00:40:33,710 Yes. 531 00:40:35,660 --> 00:40:38,500 After delivering him to the hospital 532 00:40:38,700 --> 00:40:44,340 last night, at half past five. 533 00:40:51,380 --> 00:40:56,020 To go into battle and die on the battlefield 534 00:40:56,220 --> 00:40:58,910 is a warriors honor. 535 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:05,510 Actually, this is good news, 536 00:41:05,700 --> 00:41:12,470 but I, as a father, I hope he didn't die a shameful death. 537 00:41:12,660 --> 00:41:14,190 - Kanematsu! - Yes, sir. 538 00:41:14,620 --> 00:41:16,700 Send a telegram to my wife in Tokyo. 539 00:41:19,300 --> 00:41:26,580 Katsuske died hero's death in action. Rejoice. 540 00:42:07,980 --> 00:42:11,300 JUNE 1. HEADQUARTERS OF THE 3RD ARMY DEPARTED FROM UJITI. 541 00:42:11,500 --> 00:42:14,420 Banzai! Banzai! 542 00:42:14,860 --> 00:42:16,070 Okay, that's enough. 543 00:42:16,260 --> 00:42:18,870 - Well, does it fit me? - Thank you. 544 00:42:19,140 --> 00:42:20,470 Here's a treat. 545 00:42:20,700 --> 00:42:23,230 - Umetani, are you having fun? - Of course. 546 00:42:23,460 --> 00:42:25,220 Will you take us with you? 547 00:42:27,460 --> 00:42:28,620 Yonekawa! 548 00:42:28,820 --> 00:42:30,110 Soldier Yonekawa! 549 00:42:32,380 --> 00:42:36,620 The Red Cross is now caring for your children. 550 00:42:37,460 --> 00:42:41,910 You don't have to worry about them. Fight with ease. 551 00:42:42,300 --> 00:42:44,620 But where are my children now? 552 00:42:44,820 --> 00:42:47,510 We sent them to the shelter, they are not here. 553 00:43:14,420 --> 00:43:16,180 Finally, I've finished it. 554 00:43:18,500 --> 00:43:20,390 It's a belt for good luck. 555 00:43:24,820 --> 00:43:26,470 Thank you. 556 00:43:30,100 --> 00:43:33,420 Surely nothing will happen to you. 557 00:43:38,220 --> 00:43:39,790 I... 558 00:43:40,500 --> 00:43:43,110 I will wait for you. 559 00:43:46,860 --> 00:43:52,230 Hooray! Long live the Emperor! 560 00:43:55,020 --> 00:43:58,260 PORT ARTHUR 561 00:44:01,620 --> 00:44:07,100 It was not only the base of the Far Eastern fleet, 562 00:44:07,300 --> 00:44:10,030 but was also a place where supplies went through and where the railroad ran through, 563 00:44:10,220 --> 00:44:12,670 which could have affected the fate of the whole of Manchuria. 564 00:44:14,020 --> 00:44:17,630 In the 7 years Russia has invested a huge sum 565 00:44:17,860 --> 00:44:22,660 of 15 million rubles for the installation of 646 howitzers, 566 00:44:22,860 --> 00:44:27,390 the construction of 52 forts and housing for 42 thousand soldiers, 567 00:44:27,620 --> 00:44:31,940 having built the world's largest fortification. 568 00:44:33,460 --> 00:44:38,310 In the center was Erlongshan mountain, in the west Sunshushan, 569 00:44:38,500 --> 00:44:42,790 in the east Tsikunshan, where the main building was. 570 00:44:42,980 --> 00:44:45,590 200.000 bags of cement were needed for their construction. 571 00:44:45,900 --> 00:44:49,060 The most modern military equipment was used. 572 00:44:49,340 --> 00:44:52,260 It was truly an impregnable fortress. 573 00:44:54,540 --> 00:44:57,380 We are in front of the external fortifications. 574 00:44:58,060 --> 00:44:59,390 Attention! 575 00:45:06,900 --> 00:45:12,460 Kondratenko, defense commander of Port Arthur. 576 00:45:14,580 --> 00:45:18,670 High voltage was put on the barbed wire. 577 00:45:19,780 --> 00:45:23,790 Then redoubts with loopholes awaited the attackers. 578 00:45:26,140 --> 00:45:30,110 They were installed with machine guns, which Japan didn't have. 579 00:45:30,780 --> 00:45:32,940 One queue could destroy 580 00:45:33,140 --> 00:45:36,670 dozens of attackers at the same time. 581 00:45:38,100 --> 00:45:39,510 Russia had different 582 00:45:39,740 --> 00:45:43,590 kinds of weapons of mass destruction. 583 00:45:45,460 --> 00:45:49,020 This type of grenade was not known in Japan. 584 00:45:49,860 --> 00:45:52,550 These mines, which were used in the Navy, 585 00:45:52,740 --> 00:45:54,950 were dropped down on the attackers. 586 00:45:55,980 --> 00:45:59,750 Even if they take the fortification, 587 00:45:59,940 --> 00:46:03,470 there would immediately be gunfire from all sides 588 00:46:03,660 --> 00:46:06,630 and all the attackers would have been killed. 589 00:46:55,100 --> 00:46:56,470 Attention! 590 00:46:57,580 --> 00:47:00,310 Nothing, nothing, carry on. 591 00:47:01,900 --> 00:47:04,710 - You're Ivan Goncharov, yes? - Yes. 592 00:47:04,900 --> 00:47:07,430 I received a letter from your mother. 593 00:47:08,700 --> 00:47:09,940 Excuse me. 594 00:47:10,420 --> 00:47:13,580 Write her a letter back, so that she doesn't worry. 595 00:47:13,900 --> 00:47:16,270 Answer that your commander Kondratenko 596 00:47:16,500 --> 00:47:19,710 will send every single Japanese to hell. 597 00:47:19,980 --> 00:47:25,150 Hooray! Hooray! Great! Hooray! 598 00:47:26,540 --> 00:47:30,550 Over there, a wall is being erected. 599 00:47:31,460 --> 00:47:33,830 After overcoming it... 600 00:47:40,180 --> 00:47:42,230 the attackers will encounter so-called caponier, 601 00:47:42,420 --> 00:47:46,900 a very cunning fortification built by the Russians. 602 00:47:48,540 --> 00:47:51,190 The Japanese soldiers who fall here, 603 00:47:51,380 --> 00:47:54,030 will die on the stakes or 604 00:47:54,220 --> 00:47:56,950 will be under fire by machine guns 605 00:47:57,140 --> 00:47:59,030 that are placed in rows on several floors. 606 00:47:59,540 --> 00:48:01,910 In any case, all await certain death. 607 00:48:03,460 --> 00:48:07,430 Captain Orlov, how's your wife? Not given birth yet? 608 00:48:07,980 --> 00:48:11,220 Thank you sir. Everything is all right. 609 00:48:11,860 --> 00:48:15,100 I want to baptize your child myself. 610 00:48:15,620 --> 00:48:17,070 I thank you very much. 611 00:48:30,420 --> 00:48:31,910 Attention! 612 00:48:33,940 --> 00:48:35,670 Attention! 613 00:48:41,780 --> 00:48:44,750 Russians believed that no one could reach the redoubts of 614 00:48:44,940 --> 00:48:47,150 these guns without fatalities, 615 00:48:47,380 --> 00:48:49,750 except for the birds. 616 00:48:51,060 --> 00:48:56,070 But the order of Nogi Maresuke and the 3rd Army was 617 00:48:56,260 --> 00:48:59,310 to raise the Japanese flag on this point. 618 00:49:06,860 --> 00:49:10,910 The 3rd Army of Nogi, after landing on the Liaodong Peninsula, 619 00:49:11,100 --> 00:49:13,260 captured one city after another. 620 00:49:14,340 --> 00:49:19,590 It was headed towards the eastern and northern sides of the fortress, 621 00:49:19,780 --> 00:49:22,070 where it would take position. 622 00:49:24,140 --> 00:49:28,860 First division was moving in the direction of Shueyshin to Mount Ticin, 623 00:49:29,060 --> 00:49:32,380 11th division to Mount East Tsikunshan 624 00:49:32,580 --> 00:49:37,220 and the 9th division was preparing for the attack 625 00:49:37,420 --> 00:49:40,390 of the impregnable fortifications of mount Erlunshan. 626 00:49:41,740 --> 00:49:42,630 JULY 15, DAIREN 627 00:49:42,820 --> 00:49:46,140 To exercise this operation, the Imperial General Staff 628 00:49:46,340 --> 00:49:49,260 has reorganized the command of the Manchu army. 629 00:49:50,060 --> 00:49:53,060 Field Marshal Oyama Iwao became Commander in Chief 630 00:49:53,260 --> 00:49:57,350 and Kodama Gentaro Chief of General Staff. 631 00:49:58,300 --> 00:50:00,190 Sorry for asking, 632 00:50:00,380 --> 00:50:02,670 but when will we be able to attack Port Arthur? 633 00:50:03,500 --> 00:50:06,580 Building the bases is almost done, 634 00:50:06,780 --> 00:50:09,070 but the transport ship "Sado mura" 635 00:50:09,300 --> 00:50:12,270 was attacked by the Vladivostok squadron and had to return to Japan. 636 00:50:12,940 --> 00:50:15,510 Therefore, we don't have enough ammunition and other equipment. 637 00:50:16,220 --> 00:50:18,750 In such a situation, it's impossible to assign an exact date for the 638 00:50:18,940 --> 00:50:20,150 attack. 639 00:50:20,540 --> 00:50:24,590 In addition, we don't know what resources the fortress has. 640 00:50:24,940 --> 00:50:27,510 The Imperial General Staff suggests it has a garrison 641 00:50:27,700 --> 00:50:31,420 of about 15 thousand people and enough supplies for almost 5 months. 642 00:50:31,860 --> 00:50:34,670 Does the summary indicate the true state of affairs? 643 00:50:34,860 --> 00:50:36,830 And when viewed from a distance, 644 00:50:37,020 --> 00:50:39,630 it is obvious that the fortifications are being strengthened steadily. 645 00:50:40,740 --> 00:50:44,030 I don't think that we can take this fort 646 00:50:44,220 --> 00:50:45,710 without firing artillery. 647 00:50:47,500 --> 00:50:49,980 The Kuropatkin Army is moving to the south. 648 00:50:51,900 --> 00:50:56,060 It probably intends to fight a major battle at Liaoyang. 649 00:50:56,540 --> 00:50:59,670 We must carry out our plan before the rainy season. 650 00:51:00,140 --> 00:51:02,430 Otherwise, our army will be at a disadvantage. 651 00:51:02,620 --> 00:51:04,750 Nogi... 652 00:51:04,980 --> 00:51:08,060 Can you capture Port Arthur before that? 653 00:51:09,340 --> 00:51:11,340 If it's an attack at all costs, 654 00:51:11,540 --> 00:51:16,830 you can apply a frontal attack, but with that we condemn the army to destruction. 655 00:51:17,020 --> 00:51:18,830 Well... 656 00:51:19,020 --> 00:51:22,310 Right now, time is more important to us than the number of killed. 657 00:51:22,660 --> 00:51:26,030 But you can't do that. If it's a battle on the battlefield, 658 00:51:26,220 --> 00:51:29,060 I will not reject it, but must we send our troops to the concrete wall? 659 00:51:29,260 --> 00:51:30,940 How will we then capture Port Arthur? 660 00:51:31,140 --> 00:51:33,060 If I say that it is impossible, then it's impossible! 661 00:51:38,780 --> 00:51:40,230 You came right on time. 662 00:51:40,420 --> 00:51:42,420 Adjutant 1st Reserve Brigade, Lt. Nogi. 663 00:51:42,620 --> 00:51:44,220 I came to get an order. 664 00:51:45,300 --> 00:51:46,870 Take this to the brigade commander Tomoyasu. 665 00:51:47,100 --> 00:51:48,670 Tell him it's a gift from Kodama. 666 00:51:48,900 --> 00:51:50,060 Yes, sir. I will deliver it. 667 00:51:50,260 --> 00:51:51,670 We will talk later. 668 00:51:51,900 --> 00:51:53,630 - But... - Well, well, don't worry. 669 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:55,220 Ijiti, sir, why don't we go and eat? 670 00:51:55,420 --> 00:51:56,500 Of course. 671 00:51:56,940 --> 00:51:58,350 - Lieutenant Nogi! - Yes, sir. 672 00:51:58,540 --> 00:52:00,140 Now you can talk to your father without interference. 673 00:52:12,100 --> 00:52:14,230 - Are you okay, son? - Yes. 674 00:52:16,180 --> 00:52:18,830 - I congratulate you. - For what? 675 00:52:19,020 --> 00:52:22,660 I still haven't congratulated you on receiving the rank of general. 676 00:52:23,060 --> 00:52:25,830 Thank you. Maybe you will take a seat and drink with me? 677 00:52:26,060 --> 00:52:27,790 No. I'm on duty. 678 00:52:36,180 --> 00:52:42,030 Then take this. These candies are from your mother. 679 00:52:43,300 --> 00:52:44,950 Thank you. 680 00:52:49,500 --> 00:52:51,150 - Yasusuke... - What? 681 00:52:52,980 --> 00:52:57,830 You regret that you've become a soldier? 682 00:52:59,300 --> 00:53:01,220 No. Why? 683 00:53:03,620 --> 00:53:07,150 Well, if you know what awaits you, then forget about it. 684 00:53:07,340 --> 00:53:08,670 - Give me one also. - Here! 685 00:53:19,780 --> 00:53:20,300 AUGUST 10 686 00:53:20,500 --> 00:53:24,550 When the Far Eastern squadron realized that 687 00:53:24,780 --> 00:53:26,990 Port Arthur was surrounded by the 3rd Army, an attempt was made to get out 688 00:53:27,180 --> 00:53:29,260 of the bay and go to Vladivostok, 689 00:53:29,500 --> 00:53:32,660 but the squadron was attacked by a group of Japanese ships, 690 00:53:32,860 --> 00:53:34,860 and a battle took place in the Yellow Sea. 691 00:53:36,140 --> 00:53:39,190 The Japanese fleet had a huge advantage, 692 00:53:39,420 --> 00:53:42,740 but the remnants of the Russian fleet, including 5 battleships 693 00:53:42,940 --> 00:53:45,860 were lucky to escape into the bay of Port Arthur. 694 00:53:46,940 --> 00:53:49,830 The plan to take Port Arthur 695 00:53:50,060 --> 00:53:54,940 before the arrival of the Baltic fleet 696 00:53:55,140 --> 00:53:57,430 did not seem realistic. 697 00:53:58,620 --> 00:54:02,100 From overseas telegrams, it was clear that 698 00:54:02,300 --> 00:54:05,030 Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky was appointed Baltic Fleet Commander. 699 00:54:06,140 --> 00:54:08,750 Perhaps he is already preparing to depart. 700 00:54:10,100 --> 00:54:12,500 We received an urgent telegram from Fleet Commander 701 00:54:12,700 --> 00:54:15,700 Admiral Togo, which says that our ships 702 00:54:15,900 --> 00:54:18,710 guarding Port Arthur now will not be able to defend against the Baltic Fleet. 703 00:54:18,900 --> 00:54:22,870 It's therefore necessary to take the fortress as soon as possible. 704 00:54:23,780 --> 00:54:27,750 General Nogi is considering storming the fortress, 705 00:54:27,940 --> 00:54:31,500 but we can adjust the plan 706 00:54:31,700 --> 00:54:34,310 and direct our forces at Hill 203. 707 00:54:34,940 --> 00:54:38,660 From there we could fire artillery at the ships in the bay. 708 00:54:39,620 --> 00:54:43,710 Hill 203- a mountain, which the Russians 709 00:54:43,900 --> 00:54:45,820 called Big One. 710 00:54:46,940 --> 00:54:50,020 It got its Japanese name 711 00:54:50,220 --> 00:54:52,350 because of its height of 203 meters above sea level. 712 00:54:52,780 --> 00:54:56,070 We have to do it against the wishes of Nogi. 713 00:54:58,620 --> 00:55:01,310 Iguti, I'll write him a letter. 714 00:55:01,860 --> 00:55:04,670 Could you maybe go directly there and convince him? 715 00:55:08,260 --> 00:55:11,950 Commander Yamagata is entitled to his opinion, 716 00:55:12,180 --> 00:55:13,780 but our strategic plan 717 00:55:14,020 --> 00:55:16,260 to storm on the eastern and northern side of the fortress 718 00:55:16,460 --> 00:55:19,110 was also already approved by the Supreme Command of the Army. 719 00:55:19,580 --> 00:55:22,060 We can't suddenly change our target and attack Hill 203. 720 00:55:23,740 --> 00:55:26,950 Since we are colleagues, I'll be honest with you. 721 00:55:27,820 --> 00:55:29,110 Why postpone the attack on the fortress 722 00:55:29,300 --> 00:55:32,990 because we lack strength? 723 00:55:33,180 --> 00:55:35,390 Maybe, it will be better 724 00:55:35,620 --> 00:55:39,070 to launch further attacks on Hill 203? 725 00:55:39,700 --> 00:55:42,780 Even if we take the Hill, but don't destroy the fortress, 726 00:55:42,980 --> 00:55:44,350 we will not capture Port Arthur. 727 00:55:45,900 --> 00:55:49,870 The order of the 3rd Army is the complete destruction of Port Arthur. 728 00:55:50,100 --> 00:55:52,940 We need to destroy the main forces of Kuropatkin that are in the north. 729 00:55:53,180 --> 00:55:54,780 But our sailors want 730 00:55:55,020 --> 00:55:58,910 to sink the ships in the harbor of Port Arthur as quickly as possible. 731 00:56:00,020 --> 00:56:02,910 The 3rd Army is not fighting for the fleet. 732 00:56:04,500 --> 00:56:08,110 And anyway, what do you think of the command of the army? 733 00:56:09,180 --> 00:56:11,950 The Army makes a battle strategy right on the spot. 734 00:56:12,260 --> 00:56:13,790 We cannot fight when the Imperial General Staff and the Navy 735 00:56:13,980 --> 00:56:16,220 keeps intervening where they should not! 736 00:56:16,420 --> 00:56:17,070 What kind of intervention? 737 00:56:17,260 --> 00:56:19,420 The only thing we want is ammunition for the guns. 738 00:56:19,620 --> 00:56:21,910 Nobody cares about your opinion. We need bullets! 739 00:56:22,100 --> 00:56:24,100 - You bastard! - Stop it! Now! 740 00:56:25,060 --> 00:56:27,270 Commander! Commander... 741 00:56:27,740 --> 00:56:29,820 That's all. Sit down, we will talk about it later. 742 00:56:30,020 --> 00:56:31,310 Please. 743 00:56:42,460 --> 00:56:44,110 - Sorry. - What do you want? 744 00:56:44,740 --> 00:56:47,740 Mist has descended and I'm a little lost. 745 00:56:48,300 --> 00:56:51,350 Where can I find the seventh regiment? 746 00:56:51,540 --> 00:56:54,380 Stupid! Do you have to the High Command about that? 747 00:56:55,380 --> 00:56:56,540 You! 748 00:56:58,820 --> 00:57:00,740 Explain to him where he has to go. 749 00:57:07,180 --> 00:57:08,470 It's there. 750 00:57:08,940 --> 00:57:10,070 What are you doing? 751 00:57:11,380 --> 00:57:12,790 You had a scorpion there. 752 00:57:13,820 --> 00:57:14,950 Here! 753 00:57:18,620 --> 00:57:20,110 Two divisions arrived for lunch. 754 00:57:21,100 --> 00:57:21,940 We're leaving. 755 00:57:22,220 --> 00:57:24,350 Sixth division arrived for lunch. 756 00:57:28,780 --> 00:57:33,740 From the 16th of August, the army will keep on shelling the enemy. 757 00:57:33,940 --> 00:57:36,860 Then the infantry will begin attacking. 758 00:57:37,820 --> 00:57:40,820 The main blow will be dealt between the mountains Erlunshan 759 00:57:41,020 --> 00:57:43,830 and Eastern Tsikunshan. 760 00:57:44,740 --> 00:57:49,990 9th Division will be preparing for the attack in the evening. 761 00:57:50,860 --> 00:57:55,550 The objective of the attack will be the fortification on Eastern Panlunshan. 762 00:57:56,700 --> 00:57:59,270 Tonight, get ready 763 00:57:59,460 --> 00:58:01,830 and say goodbye to all. 764 00:58:03,180 --> 00:58:05,870 Farewell letters and locks of hair to pass to the family 765 00:58:06,540 --> 00:58:10,020 should be given to the company commander; he will carry them to the headquarters. 766 00:58:18,900 --> 00:58:21,270 This isn't serious. You are totally drunk. 767 00:58:21,860 --> 00:58:23,230 I'm starving. 768 00:58:24,540 --> 00:58:26,430 She was fifteen or sixteen. 769 00:58:27,180 --> 00:58:29,990 If I return home alive, we will definitely go to the restaurant. 770 00:58:45,700 --> 00:58:53,220 Until you return to me, 771 00:58:56,940 --> 00:58:59,020 I will not read Tolstoy. 772 00:59:03,620 --> 00:59:05,700 I want you 773 00:59:08,580 --> 00:59:11,630 to come back. 774 00:59:15,740 --> 00:59:17,630 No matter what. 775 00:59:24,860 --> 00:59:33,620 Whoever you will be fighting, 776 00:59:36,820 --> 00:59:39,470 I want you to come back. 777 00:59:41,220 --> 00:59:43,220 Come back. 778 00:59:45,060 --> 00:59:47,220 Please, come back. 779 01:00:29,660 --> 01:00:31,310 Really? 780 01:00:36,540 --> 01:00:41,180 You really want that? 781 01:01:06,540 --> 01:01:07,990 Commander, Sir! 782 01:01:11,940 --> 01:01:14,230 Soldier Yonekawa deserted. 783 01:01:15,180 --> 01:01:16,230 Yonekawa! 784 01:01:17,860 --> 01:01:20,070 - Yonekawa... - Yonekawa, where are you? 785 01:01:20,540 --> 01:01:22,220 You god-forsaken! 786 01:01:22,940 --> 01:01:24,270 Yonekawa... 787 01:01:25,820 --> 01:01:27,580 Yonekawa! He's here! 788 01:01:28,500 --> 01:01:29,910 Yonekawa is here! 789 01:01:32,380 --> 01:01:34,460 - What are you doing here? - You brat! - You want to escape? 790 01:01:38,580 --> 01:01:41,900 Commander, he is waving with this, asking that we let him go. 791 01:01:47,180 --> 01:01:48,390 What is this? 792 01:01:50,620 --> 01:01:52,910 Children who were transferred to the Red Cross, 793 01:01:53,100 --> 01:01:56,180 ran away from the shelter. They have not yet been found. 794 01:01:57,140 --> 01:01:58,430 Bastards! 795 01:01:58,700 --> 01:02:00,700 Why do they send him such a letter at this time! 796 01:02:00,900 --> 01:02:02,870 Sir, 797 01:02:03,060 --> 01:02:07,700 please let me go home for a short while. 798 01:02:09,380 --> 01:02:10,980 When I am certain that nothing happened to my children 799 01:02:11,180 --> 01:02:12,940 I will return immediately. 800 01:02:14,900 --> 01:02:18,790 Otherwise I can't die. 801 01:02:20,220 --> 01:02:22,590 - I can't. - You fool! 802 01:02:24,420 --> 01:02:26,470 Deserters will be shot. 803 01:02:29,780 --> 01:02:31,310 What kind of soldier are you! 804 01:02:32,740 --> 01:02:33,390 You good for nothing! 805 01:02:33,620 --> 01:02:34,830 Stop, please. Stop... please. 806 01:02:35,020 --> 01:02:37,710 Umetani, who do you think you are! 807 01:02:37,900 --> 01:02:41,700 Stop, please... Stop it, I beg you... 808 01:02:42,140 --> 01:02:44,030 Stop it! Stop right now! 809 01:02:45,380 --> 01:02:47,670 - Scum! - Enough, please. 810 01:02:54,340 --> 01:02:55,940 Stop it, enough already! 811 01:02:56,180 --> 01:02:59,710 And me, shoot me also. 812 01:03:01,100 --> 01:03:03,310 Sir, sir! 813 01:03:03,500 --> 01:03:06,870 Fool! What did Yonekawa do? 814 01:03:07,180 --> 01:03:09,310 What wrong did he do? 815 01:03:10,180 --> 01:03:13,260 I'll kill you all! I'll kill you! 816 01:03:15,780 --> 01:03:16,860 Enough. 817 01:03:17,580 --> 01:03:18,580 Bastards! 818 01:03:18,780 --> 01:03:22,710 Forgive him! Sorry! Please, sorry! Sorry... 819 01:03:23,380 --> 01:03:26,620 Please forgive... Sorry... 820 01:03:27,460 --> 01:03:31,620 Sorry, sorry, sorry... 821 01:03:33,260 --> 01:03:35,830 AUGUST 19 822 01:05:25,140 --> 01:05:26,380 Attack! 823 01:05:28,980 --> 01:05:30,350 Attack! 824 01:05:31,740 --> 01:05:32,950 Attack! 825 01:05:56,380 --> 01:05:58,350 The attack on the right flank by the First Division did not succeed; 826 01:05:58,580 --> 01:06:01,190 the second company was destroyed. 827 01:06:08,180 --> 01:06:09,260 Continue! 828 01:06:33,540 --> 01:06:35,070 Attack! 829 01:06:35,260 --> 01:06:37,990 The attack on the right flank by the Ninth Division did not succeed; 830 01:06:38,180 --> 01:06:41,740 the Thirty-sixth Regiment was nearly destroyed. 831 01:06:45,700 --> 01:06:46,990 Attack! 832 01:07:27,780 --> 01:07:30,230 The attack on the left flank by the First Division did not succeed; 833 01:07:30,460 --> 01:07:34,470 the first and third Regiment were destroyed. 834 01:07:35,380 --> 01:07:38,150 AUGUST 21 835 01:08:02,260 --> 01:08:03,630 - Yonekawa... - What? 836 01:08:04,500 --> 01:08:09,110 At least stay alive. You have no right to die. 837 01:08:10,420 --> 01:08:13,030 Avoid places where the bullets fly. 838 01:08:13,220 --> 01:08:16,030 You have to survive and return home. 839 01:08:17,580 --> 01:08:21,510 Got it? Yonekawa should not die. Got it! 840 01:08:21,700 --> 01:08:22,700 Yes. 841 01:08:25,700 --> 01:08:28,310 Yonekawa, take this with you. 842 01:08:29,100 --> 01:08:30,100 What is this? 843 01:08:30,300 --> 01:08:33,070 A belt for good luck. Bullets will just fly by you. 844 01:08:33,260 --> 01:08:34,390 Yeah, right... 845 01:08:34,580 --> 01:08:36,230 That's an order, no excuses. 846 01:08:36,420 --> 01:08:39,660 Recruit! That doesn't mean you no longer have to hide. 847 01:08:40,340 --> 01:08:42,630 - Hey, Yumetani! - What? 848 01:08:42,820 --> 01:08:44,820 Have you already chosen? 849 01:08:45,380 --> 01:08:48,540 Chosen? A bride or what? 850 01:08:48,900 --> 01:08:52,030 You dunce, a grave, I'm talking about a grave. 851 01:08:52,220 --> 01:08:53,980 Grave? 852 01:08:55,140 --> 01:08:58,300 I've got a lot of work, so I don't have time for that. 853 01:08:58,740 --> 01:09:03,220 Well, then you can lie down in my grave. But my ancestors are there, many of them... 854 01:09:04,100 --> 01:09:07,990 We will put you there somehow. 855 01:09:20,140 --> 01:09:21,670 We will move forward, company to company, 856 01:09:21,860 --> 01:09:23,100 starting with 1st Company. 857 01:09:24,020 --> 01:09:25,260 Forward! 858 01:09:25,620 --> 01:09:29,180 Our target - a trench in front of a fence with barbed wire. 859 01:09:29,380 --> 01:09:30,980 Distance to it - fifty paces. 860 01:09:31,740 --> 01:09:33,470 Attack, forward! 861 01:09:41,540 --> 01:09:42,950 Kuito, and you too. 862 01:09:58,260 --> 01:10:01,100 Forward, forward! 863 01:10:08,460 --> 01:10:09,750 Come on! 864 01:10:11,780 --> 01:10:13,070 Attack! 865 01:10:15,940 --> 01:10:19,070 Forward! Forward! 866 01:10:29,180 --> 01:10:30,750 Attack! 867 01:10:42,500 --> 01:10:43,630 Get down! 868 01:10:44,460 --> 01:10:45,700 Get down! 869 01:10:48,340 --> 01:10:49,670 Come on! 870 01:10:52,940 --> 01:10:54,540 Kuito, duck your head! 871 01:10:55,900 --> 01:10:57,900 Toekawa, don't go forward! 872 01:11:06,900 --> 01:11:07,950 Attack! 873 01:11:09,540 --> 01:11:10,830 Come on! 874 01:11:14,300 --> 01:11:15,630 Attack! 875 01:11:34,380 --> 01:11:36,910 Forward! Forward! 876 01:11:44,700 --> 01:11:46,190 Come on! 877 01:12:06,300 --> 01:12:08,540 Koga! Go around to the right! 878 01:12:09,780 --> 01:12:10,910 Come on! 879 01:12:15,180 --> 01:12:16,310 Don't give UP! 880 01:12:18,180 --> 01:12:19,590 Be patient, Kito! 881 01:12:39,340 --> 01:12:42,820 Forward! What are you doing? Forward! 882 01:12:57,580 --> 01:12:58,550 I call upon Buddha Amitabha, 883 01:12:58,740 --> 01:13:00,270 I call upon Buddha Amitabha, I call upon Buddha... 884 01:13:20,820 --> 01:13:23,550 Long live the Emperor! 885 01:13:27,500 --> 01:13:32,750 H... el... p me... 886 01:13:41,100 --> 01:13:49,110 Attack of the 9th Division failed; 7th regiment almost completely destroyed. 887 01:13:49,820 --> 01:13:52,900 What? Commander Outi of the 9th Division died? 888 01:13:53,140 --> 01:13:55,510 Maybe you are mistaken. ls this true? 889 01:13:57,460 --> 01:13:59,990 We received a report that the left flank of 11th Division was destroyed 890 01:14:00,180 --> 01:14:03,020 in an attempt to take the Eastern Tsukunshan. 891 01:14:04,020 --> 01:14:04,700 Enemy machine guns 892 01:14:04,940 --> 01:14:07,390 prevent any movement of our troops. 893 01:14:07,580 --> 01:14:09,740 When attacking, in a ten second period, 894 01:14:09,940 --> 01:14:12,510 whole companies can be shot down. 895 01:14:15,140 --> 01:14:17,430 We will stop the head-on attacks. 896 01:14:18,580 --> 01:14:20,660 Pass it on to all divisions immediately. 897 01:14:22,540 --> 01:14:24,270 What are they doing there? 898 01:14:29,300 --> 01:14:31,620 If they remain there, they will come under fire. 899 01:14:31,820 --> 01:14:33,550 We need to send them forward or order them back. 900 01:14:33,740 --> 01:14:35,270 Notify the divisions' staff. 901 01:14:35,460 --> 01:14:36,590 Commander! 902 01:14:37,140 --> 01:14:38,670 They all... 903 01:14:38,860 --> 01:14:40,780 - What? - Look over there. 904 01:14:41,340 --> 01:14:43,020 Russian soldiers will... 905 01:14:51,380 --> 01:14:52,950 All of them over there will die. 906 01:15:01,540 --> 01:15:04,110 They're alive. These are still alive. 907 01:15:23,580 --> 01:15:25,310 Follow me! Forward! 908 01:15:31,700 --> 01:15:33,510 You stay here, okay? 909 01:15:43,820 --> 01:15:46,590 Kito, Kito! 910 01:15:50,700 --> 01:15:52,300 Japanese are there... 911 01:15:57,220 --> 01:15:58,590 - Sergeant, sir! - Damn! 912 01:15:58,780 --> 01:16:00,150 Murai, sir! 913 01:16:00,340 --> 01:16:02,470 Don't mind me, take care of this. 914 01:16:02,660 --> 01:16:04,630 - Okay. - Run! 915 01:16:04,820 --> 01:16:06,580 One, two, three! 916 01:16:15,460 --> 01:16:18,460 Commander, continue the assault. 917 01:16:19,060 --> 01:16:20,950 Use all of the reserves for this. 918 01:16:21,140 --> 01:16:23,060 Understood. We will continue the general assault. 919 01:16:31,660 --> 01:16:33,420 Begin. Follow me. 920 01:16:39,380 --> 01:16:40,510 Commander, sir! 921 01:16:41,500 --> 01:16:42,790 Commander, sir! 922 01:16:46,100 --> 01:16:47,780 - Are you all right? - Run. 923 01:17:06,380 --> 01:17:07,590 Damn! 924 01:17:09,980 --> 01:17:15,670 Kaneshiro, Kaneshiro! Kaneshiro, Kane... 925 01:17:26,060 --> 01:17:27,350 Commander, sir! 926 01:17:38,820 --> 01:17:40,420 Attack! 927 01:18:10,580 --> 01:18:11,870 This is the end. 928 01:18:13,660 --> 01:18:14,990 Help me. 929 01:18:15,580 --> 01:18:17,310 Commander, it's a trap! 930 01:18:44,700 --> 01:18:47,990 Shoot! Shoot! 931 01:18:49,180 --> 01:18:53,550 Hey, it's a trap! Climb up! 932 01:18:54,220 --> 01:18:57,060 We will throw you the ropes. Climb. 933 01:19:00,020 --> 01:19:01,620 Faster, faster! 934 01:19:12,060 --> 01:19:16,150 Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! 935 01:19:20,900 --> 01:19:22,110 Commander! 936 01:19:25,220 --> 01:19:27,190 Go up faster. 937 01:19:53,820 --> 01:19:56,950 You filthy swine! 938 01:20:03,180 --> 01:20:07,900 Attack of the 11th division failed. 939 01:20:08,140 --> 01:20:12,070 22 regiment was almost entirely wiped out. 940 01:20:31,460 --> 01:20:36,310 We continued the attack, 941 01:20:36,540 --> 01:20:39,910 but we didn't have enough ammunition. 942 01:20:50,540 --> 01:20:54,430 Nogi has sent an order to stop the attack. 943 01:20:55,540 --> 01:20:58,020 During the first attack nearly 944 01:20:58,220 --> 01:21:01,380 5 regiments were destroyed. 945 01:21:02,300 --> 01:21:06,670 And in other units the number of losses reached more than half of the soldiers. 946 01:21:07,220 --> 01:21:10,060 The only success was the capture of the redoubt 947 01:21:10,260 --> 01:21:16,110 in the mountain Panlunshan by the 7th regiment. 948 01:21:17,980 --> 01:21:22,190 The 7th Regiment, which had 2900 soldiers, 949 01:21:22,420 --> 01:21:25,150 lost 90% of its soldiers. 950 01:21:25,380 --> 01:21:29,670 Only 291 soldiers were still alive. 951 01:21:31,180 --> 01:21:33,180 Are you the only ones alive? 952 01:21:33,620 --> 01:21:35,460 Hold tight, Kito! 953 01:21:39,580 --> 01:21:43,030 - Where is Sgt. Murai and Haraguchi? - We don't know. 954 01:21:43,540 --> 01:21:46,310 Commander, what happened to Mr. Kanehira? 955 01:21:46,620 --> 01:21:48,300 He died. 956 01:21:48,820 --> 01:21:51,220 In the 2nd and 3rd unit everyone was killed. 957 01:21:51,820 --> 01:21:53,230 - Senior officer Shimizu! - Here! 958 01:21:53,420 --> 01:21:56,950 Until Sgt. Murai gets back, you'll be in command. 959 01:21:57,140 --> 01:22:00,860 - The Russians will come. The Russians will come. - Nanaumi... 960 01:22:01,060 --> 01:22:06,620 Hey, Nanaumi, come to your senses! Come to your senses! 961 01:22:07,300 --> 01:22:12,670 9th Division, 6th Brigade, 7th Regiment. 962 01:22:13,820 --> 01:22:15,740 I'm going to look for Murai and Haraguchi. 963 01:22:16,020 --> 01:22:19,390 If you are attacked, defend your positions to your last breath. 964 01:22:21,100 --> 01:22:27,590 Commander! Food! I have food! 965 01:22:29,580 --> 01:22:30,790 I bring food! 966 01:22:30,980 --> 01:22:34,670 - Food. Food! - Food! - Take it! 967 01:22:42,980 --> 01:22:45,980 Hey, why is it red? 968 01:22:46,900 --> 01:22:48,980 Perhaps it's rice with sauce. 969 01:22:50,980 --> 01:22:52,390 It's blood! 970 01:22:59,580 --> 01:23:00,820 Kito, sir. Kito! 971 01:23:01,620 --> 01:23:03,670 Kito! Kito! 972 01:23:07,340 --> 01:23:12,270 Senior soldier! Go back to Kanazawa 973 01:23:12,460 --> 01:23:15,030 and order yourself a fish with buckwheat noodles. 974 01:24:20,260 --> 01:24:23,180 Murai! Sergeant Murai! 975 01:24:28,500 --> 01:24:31,310 Haraguti. Haraguti! 976 01:24:42,940 --> 01:24:45,630 Help! Medic... 977 01:25:01,580 --> 01:25:02,990 It hurts... 978 01:25:03,380 --> 01:25:06,380 Can't hold... can't hold much longer... 979 01:25:12,940 --> 01:25:18,580 Send this... to my wife... at home. 980 01:25:28,620 --> 01:25:30,590 Can't hold... much longer... 981 01:25:33,140 --> 01:25:34,900 Shoot me. 982 01:25:37,020 --> 01:25:39,150 Hurry, shoot me already! 983 01:25:57,220 --> 01:25:59,380 Shoot! Hurry up! 984 01:26:02,220 --> 01:26:06,310 But, you're an officer... 985 01:26:06,700 --> 01:26:09,180 Coward! 986 01:26:09,380 --> 01:26:10,910 Monkey! 987 01:26:35,500 --> 01:26:41,350 Fort Port Arthur - a horrible place. 988 01:26:43,940 --> 01:26:47,100 No one will return from here alive. 989 01:26:48,260 --> 01:26:52,740 No one will return from here alive. 990 01:26:55,620 --> 01:26:59,940 Please explain something to me, 991 01:27:03,100 --> 01:27:08,500 you, the one living in this world. 992 01:27:08,900 --> 01:27:13,900 If every life has a limit, 993 01:27:22,220 --> 01:27:24,700 will the sea also die? 994 01:27:25,300 --> 01:27:27,780 Will the mountains also die? 995 01:27:28,500 --> 01:27:31,190 And the wind? 996 01:27:31,740 --> 01:27:34,790 And the sky? 997 01:27:36,140 --> 01:27:45,420 Please tell me. 998 01:27:48,740 --> 01:27:53,740 Can I trust the deceptive beauty of life? 999 01:28:02,020 --> 01:28:07,020 An emotion which can't be explained in words? 1000 01:28:15,620 --> 01:28:18,350 For every person who passes away, 1001 01:28:18,580 --> 01:28:22,030 there will be someone who will come. 1002 01:28:22,220 --> 01:28:25,110 And the waning moon 1003 01:28:25,340 --> 01:28:28,710 will soon 1004 01:28:28,900 --> 01:28:33,900 be full again. 1005 01:29:08,820 --> 01:29:13,700 Please tell me, 1006 01:29:16,300 --> 01:29:21,470 you, the one living in this world. 1007 01:29:22,140 --> 01:29:27,140 If every life has a limit, 1008 01:29:35,340 --> 01:29:38,070 Will the sea also die? 1009 01:29:38,700 --> 01:29:41,350 Will the mountains also die? 1010 01:29:41,860 --> 01:29:44,670 And the wind? 1011 01:29:45,220 --> 01:29:48,140 And the sky? 1012 01:29:48,820 --> 01:29:55,470 And all my family from the village will 1013 01:29:55,660 --> 01:30:00,660 die? 1014 01:30:10,820 --> 01:30:13,350 Will the sea also die? 1015 01:30:13,980 --> 01:30:16,790 Will the mountains also die? 1016 01:30:17,340 --> 01:30:19,950 Will love die? 1017 01:30:20,500 --> 01:30:23,150 Will the heart die? 1018 01:30:24,060 --> 01:30:26,830 Will the sea also die? 1019 01:30:27,340 --> 01:30:30,030 Will the mountains also die? 1020 01:30:30,540 --> 01:30:33,230 Will love die? 1021 01:30:33,820 --> 01:30:36,390 Will the heart die? 1022 01:31:46,420 --> 01:31:48,390 Attack, forward! Attack, forward! 1023 01:31:48,620 --> 01:31:50,110 Kill all! 1024 01:32:12,020 --> 01:32:14,180 On guard! 1025 01:32:40,220 --> 01:32:41,820 Battle of Manchuria, where the Russian Army and the Japanese Army 1026 01:32:42,020 --> 01:32:47,150 fought at Liaoyang for the first time, 1027 01:32:47,340 --> 01:32:49,340 was won by the Japanese troops. 1028 01:32:50,180 --> 01:32:52,790 The Russian army, consisting of 200.000 soldiers, 1029 01:32:53,020 --> 01:32:55,990 ended the battle without heavy losses and was now retreating to Mukden. 1030 01:32:57,420 --> 01:33:01,390 Kuropatkin intended to lure the Japanese 1031 01:33:01,580 --> 01:33:04,350 as far north as possible and attack them there. 1032 01:33:04,540 --> 01:33:06,750 Manchurian general staff suddenly had to wage 1033 01:33:06,940 --> 01:33:12,740 a brutal battle on two fronts, to the south as well as north of Port Arthur. 1034 01:33:19,100 --> 01:33:21,550 After the failure of the first attack of 1035 01:33:21,740 --> 01:33:24,790 the 3rd Army, Command drew a conclusion. 1036 01:33:24,980 --> 01:33:27,900 Finally applying the strategy of local attacks 1037 01:33:28,140 --> 01:33:30,270 against enemy positions, 1038 01:33:30,460 --> 01:33:32,780 command decided to send the long-range guns 1039 01:33:33,020 --> 01:33:34,670 and howitzers from Japan. 1040 01:33:42,420 --> 01:33:46,870 These 280-mm guns 1041 01:33:47,060 --> 01:33:50,190 were designed to defend the bays of Tokyo and Osaka. 1042 01:33:50,380 --> 01:33:53,380 From the fortifications they could be fired 1043 01:33:53,620 --> 01:33:55,380 at enemy battleships. 1044 01:33:55,900 --> 01:33:58,820 In those days, 110 of such guns were placed 1045 01:33:59,020 --> 01:34:01,100 in the ports of Japan. 1046 01:34:03,300 --> 01:34:07,310 12 of them were taken 1047 01:34:07,500 --> 01:34:09,260 on special carriages to Port Arthur 1048 01:34:09,460 --> 01:34:12,270 and placed in their positions in 9 days. 1049 01:34:15,980 --> 01:34:19,670 Each of these shells weighs over 300 kg. 1050 01:34:23,100 --> 01:34:24,590 Bring the ammo! 1051 01:34:25,260 --> 01:34:27,950 Bring the ammo! Load your weapons! 1052 01:34:28,740 --> 01:34:31,900 OCTOBER 1 1053 01:34:47,340 --> 01:34:49,260 Sight 120, angle 4. 1054 01:34:53,060 --> 01:34:54,870 Sight 65, angle 4. 1055 01:34:59,580 --> 01:35:00,820 Fire! 1056 01:35:10,620 --> 01:35:12,070 LIEUTENANT GENERAL STESSEL 1057 01:35:12,260 --> 01:35:15,900 Our army withdrew from Liaoyang, as planned. 1058 01:35:16,620 --> 01:35:18,590 Everything is going according to plan. 1059 01:35:18,860 --> 01:35:24,500 Soon our valiant armies will start a quick and decisive counterattack. 1060 01:35:26,820 --> 01:35:28,030 What is this? 1061 01:35:28,460 --> 01:35:29,590 Maybe it is a fast train? 1062 01:35:34,780 --> 01:35:36,670 Gentlemen, please be calm. 1063 01:35:37,380 --> 01:35:42,550 Our fort is so strong that no enemy can penetrate it. 1064 01:36:04,220 --> 01:36:05,220 The Imperial General Staff 1065 01:36:05,460 --> 01:36:07,750 wants us to make a new attack 1066 01:36:07,940 --> 01:36:09,750 and with these guns hit the ships 1067 01:36:09,940 --> 01:36:12,670 that are in the harbor of Port Arthur. 1068 01:36:15,100 --> 01:36:16,940 We have guns, but no gunpowder. 1069 01:36:18,500 --> 01:36:20,550 Tell them that we're going to attack 1070 01:36:20,780 --> 01:36:24,150 when we have enough gunpowder. 1071 01:36:25,060 --> 01:36:26,870 We need a little more time. 1072 01:36:28,580 --> 01:36:30,790 I'll not let that mistake happen again. 1073 01:37:04,540 --> 01:37:07,230 You have been promoted, you're a lieutenant now 1074 01:37:07,420 --> 01:37:08,830 and will command the entire company. 1075 01:37:09,500 --> 01:37:12,310 I shame myself in front of my dead comrades, 1076 01:37:12,500 --> 01:37:14,420 as only I got promoted. 1077 01:37:15,260 --> 01:37:17,630 You'll be a great company commander. 1078 01:37:18,460 --> 01:37:20,620 What are you doing all day? 1079 01:37:21,380 --> 01:37:24,300 The 7th regiment was transferred to the reserve, 1080 01:37:25,420 --> 01:37:29,030 so now I train recruits and help 1081 01:37:29,260 --> 01:37:30,710 build the underground corridors. 1082 01:37:32,500 --> 01:37:35,900 They decided to transfer me back to Japan 1083 01:37:36,140 --> 01:37:37,740 and leave you here. 1084 01:37:40,020 --> 01:37:43,180 Lt. Koga, I'm depending on you. 1085 01:37:44,820 --> 01:37:47,430 The name of Lt. Gen. Terayima will not be tarnished. 1086 01:37:48,740 --> 01:37:51,430 If it were possible, I would rather send 1087 01:37:51,620 --> 01:37:53,860 soldier Yonekawa home instead of me. 1088 01:37:59,060 --> 01:38:00,430 - His children have not yet been found? - No. 1089 01:38:00,660 --> 01:38:05,990 But Yonekawa is full of energy and works diligently. 1090 01:38:07,460 --> 01:38:11,070 I also want my wife to take care of the children in Kanazawa. 1091 01:38:11,860 --> 01:38:14,180 - You have a wife? - Yes. 1092 01:38:17,380 --> 01:38:18,950 Thank you for coming! 1093 01:38:19,700 --> 01:38:21,110 Sit, sit, please. 1094 01:38:23,820 --> 01:38:27,030 We finally found out where Yonekawa's children are. 1095 01:38:27,220 --> 01:38:29,380 I'll immediately go to them. Where are they? 1096 01:38:30,140 --> 01:38:31,630 Mountain monks, who have long lived in a rooming house 1097 01:38:31,860 --> 01:38:35,100 in the Bakuroyo quarter, were hiding them. 1098 01:38:36,140 --> 01:38:38,220 The rooming house landlady saw our ad 1099 01:38:38,420 --> 01:38:40,070 and immediately informed us. 1100 01:38:40,660 --> 01:38:42,900 We're very lucky, landlady. 1101 01:38:43,420 --> 01:38:45,900 If something happened to the children of the soldier, 1102 01:38:46,100 --> 01:38:47,550 God forbid, 1103 01:38:47,740 --> 01:38:49,630 our police department would have been in trouble. 1104 01:38:49,820 --> 01:38:53,300 Can I personally pick them up from there? 1105 01:38:53,660 --> 01:38:56,790 Yes, of course. If you're the wife of the company commander. 1106 01:38:58,020 --> 01:39:03,820 However, I turned to the office, 1107 01:39:04,060 --> 01:39:07,030 but there was no record found of your marriage. 1108 01:39:09,700 --> 01:39:13,590 The husband hasn't allowed me to do so. 1109 01:39:15,300 --> 01:39:17,830 He told me to wait until the end of the war. 1110 01:39:19,500 --> 01:39:21,710 Look at this. 1111 01:39:28,340 --> 01:39:32,980 Maybe this will help you to recognize me as Kogi Takeshi's wife? 1112 01:39:35,700 --> 01:39:38,020 Of course. That is sufficient enough. 1113 01:39:49,260 --> 01:39:50,790 Sati. 1114 01:39:51,620 --> 01:39:55,100 I've lost many friends. 1115 01:39:56,620 --> 01:39:58,780 I've killed Russian soldiers. 1116 01:40:01,060 --> 01:40:02,950 But... 1117 01:40:03,140 --> 01:40:04,980 But this is war. 1118 01:40:06,940 --> 01:40:12,740 And while this war lasts, I shall remain a company commander. 1119 01:40:14,700 --> 01:40:19,180 I want you to forget how I was before. 1120 01:40:22,540 --> 01:40:28,230 Until the war ends, until Japan wins... 1121 01:40:30,940 --> 01:40:34,550 Goodbye, Sati. 1122 01:40:45,860 --> 01:40:47,020 What happened? 1123 01:40:47,220 --> 01:40:49,510 You want to go to Kanazawa, right? 1124 01:40:50,460 --> 01:40:52,460 Then do exactly as I say. 1125 01:40:53,020 --> 01:40:55,420 Stretch out your right hand. 1126 01:41:00,900 --> 01:41:02,660 You're going to... 1127 01:41:02,860 --> 01:41:04,150 If you lose your trigger finger, 1128 01:41:04,340 --> 01:41:05,910 you can't be a soldier. 1129 01:41:07,820 --> 01:41:09,710 You'll be able to return home. 1130 01:41:10,620 --> 01:41:13,460 It's enough to say that you got hit by a stray bullet. 1131 01:41:13,660 --> 01:41:15,070 Are you afraid or what? 1132 01:41:16,220 --> 01:41:21,700 But if someone finds out, we will both be charged under a tribunal. 1133 01:41:22,580 --> 01:41:25,190 I've been accustomed to prison since my childhood. 1134 01:41:25,460 --> 01:41:27,350 You have to endure. 1135 01:41:27,580 --> 01:41:30,660 You will not have a finger, but you'll be able to hug your children. 1136 01:41:33,100 --> 01:41:34,590 Well, come on. 1137 01:41:44,740 --> 01:41:46,270 Wait! 1138 01:41:46,460 --> 01:41:47,870 Wait just a little bit. 1139 01:41:48,100 --> 01:41:50,470 Yonekawa, you have to endure it. 1140 01:41:50,660 --> 01:41:52,580 That's not it. 1141 01:41:52,980 --> 01:41:55,980 I want to return home together with everyone else. 1142 01:41:56,180 --> 01:42:00,870 Together with you, with Mitani, with Kinoshita and the others. 1143 01:42:02,340 --> 01:42:05,580 Let's stay together, Yusiwaka, OK? 1144 01:42:06,180 --> 01:42:08,470 And if death comes, we'll die together. 1145 01:42:10,300 --> 01:42:12,540 I want it to be this way. 1146 01:42:14,500 --> 01:42:18,900 You fool! Crazy... 1147 01:42:31,340 --> 01:42:33,820 Kinoshita! It's you again. 1148 01:42:35,900 --> 01:42:38,140 This trumpet is from a dead trumpeter. 1149 01:42:38,340 --> 01:42:40,630 And you claim the momento of the deceased. 1150 01:42:42,980 --> 01:42:44,390 Follow me. 1151 01:42:45,260 --> 01:42:46,390 What is this? 1152 01:42:46,580 --> 01:42:47,870 This is pelargonium. 1153 01:42:48,060 --> 01:42:50,460 The properties of this herb are the same as we have in Japan. 1154 01:42:50,700 --> 01:42:52,700 If you brew it as tea, you can drink 1155 01:42:52,900 --> 01:42:55,220 unboiled water and not get sick of typhoid or dysentery. 1156 01:42:56,020 --> 01:42:57,750 When I have to play the trumpet, they give it to me for free. 1157 01:42:57,940 --> 01:42:59,940 You look as if you can't even count to five, 1158 01:43:00,140 --> 01:43:02,190 but you're just born to be in the army. 1159 01:43:02,500 --> 01:43:04,980 - Let me also have a try. - Of course. Take it all. 1160 01:43:05,220 --> 01:43:06,950 - Really? - Yes. 1161 01:43:07,180 --> 01:43:08,750 - Trumpet. - Can you really? 1162 01:43:08,940 --> 01:43:11,750 Why not? I'll make a trumpet player out of you. 1163 01:43:11,940 --> 01:43:14,230 But they say that the signal for attacking will no longer 1164 01:43:14,420 --> 01:43:15,830 be given in the 3rd Army. 1165 01:43:16,060 --> 01:43:19,060 What are we going to do in order not to alert the Russians? 1166 01:43:20,700 --> 01:43:24,750 Kinoshita, try to blow, as a seller of tofu. 1167 01:43:32,620 --> 01:43:34,430 It looks like it. 1168 01:43:40,260 --> 01:43:42,390 OKTOBER 16 1169 01:43:42,580 --> 01:43:45,740 That day, from the port of Ribau in the Baltic, 1170 01:43:45,940 --> 01:43:48,550 30 ships of the Baltic fleet set sail. 1171 01:43:48,740 --> 01:43:52,140 The main force consisted of 12 battleships and 8 cruisers. 1172 01:43:52,340 --> 01:43:57,790 The fleet began its long journey to Japan, 1173 01:43:58,020 --> 01:44:03,190 the distance of 18.500 sea miles. 1174 01:44:04,900 --> 01:44:05,660 COMMANDER KAMIZUMI 1175 01:44:05,900 --> 01:44:08,550 The naval command assumes that the Baltic fleet 1176 01:44:08,780 --> 01:44:13,420 will arrive somewhere in the middle of January next year. 1177 01:44:15,220 --> 01:44:17,270 But until then, all ships of the Japanese fleet 1178 01:44:17,500 --> 01:44:20,030 must go through maintenance in Japan. 1179 01:44:21,700 --> 01:44:23,990 But until Port Arthur is captured, 1180 01:44:24,180 --> 01:44:27,790 we can't allow the squadron, that is trapped in the bay to move. 1181 01:44:29,340 --> 01:44:33,790 Admiral Togo is asking when Port Arthur will be captured. 1182 01:44:33,980 --> 01:44:36,590 It's up to the commander to decide. 1183 01:44:37,820 --> 01:44:39,980 Even I don't know that. 1184 01:44:40,660 --> 01:44:43,470 This time, everything must be thought through. 1185 01:44:44,060 --> 01:44:45,430 No random strategies. 1186 01:44:45,620 --> 01:44:51,950 Admiral Togo would like to know how many days it will be delayed. 1187 01:44:52,460 --> 01:44:54,220 It's safe to say that it won't be ten or twenty. 1188 01:44:54,420 --> 01:44:57,420 But if we take the time that is necessary for the repair of the ships, 1189 01:44:57,660 --> 01:44:59,660 the capture will take place later this month. 1190 01:44:59,860 --> 01:45:01,670 Stop giving us orders! 1191 01:45:03,420 --> 01:45:05,660 If we asked you to land a unit behind Port Arthur, 1192 01:45:05,860 --> 01:45:09,100 to aid the troops, 1193 01:45:09,340 --> 01:45:11,420 you would tell us that it's too dangerous. 1194 01:45:11,620 --> 01:45:15,550 Therefore, we have offered you any number of heavy weapons. 1195 01:45:15,740 --> 01:45:19,590 You now have 280-mm guns. 1196 01:45:19,780 --> 01:45:22,260 If you had taken Hill 203, then you could have fired at the enemy ships. 1197 01:45:22,460 --> 01:45:24,940 And how long do you think it takes to drag them back? 1198 01:45:25,140 --> 01:45:28,060 You hope that the enemy can be taken out by massive fire? 1199 01:45:28,260 --> 01:45:30,150 Suppose we are talking about Hill 203 or about another place, 1200 01:45:30,340 --> 01:45:34,350 until we can crush the main line of defense, 1201 01:45:34,540 --> 01:45:37,150 we can't reach the top of the mountain. Such is Port Arthur. 1202 01:45:37,340 --> 01:45:40,070 You say that our damaged ships 1203 01:45:40,260 --> 01:45:43,230 have to fight with the Baltic fleet? 1204 01:45:43,460 --> 01:45:46,460 You can complain to the Imperial General Staff. 1205 01:45:48,780 --> 01:45:52,420 How can we fight without gunpowder? 1206 01:45:52,620 --> 01:45:54,350 Field artillery has 101 rounds per gun 1207 01:45:54,540 --> 01:45:56,590 and mountain artillery has 1208 01:45:56,780 --> 01:45:58,750 103 rounds per gun. 1209 01:46:00,860 --> 01:46:03,630 You think that you can crush a concrete mass with that amount of powder, 1210 01:46:03,820 --> 01:46:06,270 which is barely enough for fireworks? 1211 01:46:08,180 --> 01:46:11,550 Ships can only be repaired one at a time, 1212 01:46:11,780 --> 01:46:14,940 ship by ship, so that the enemy doesn't notice it. 1213 01:46:17,220 --> 01:46:20,350 Pass it on to Admiral Togo. 1214 01:46:21,180 --> 01:46:24,660 Give us the rounds, at least 3 more for each rifle, 1215 01:46:24,860 --> 01:46:26,390 so that we can implement the plan of the next attack. 1216 01:46:26,580 --> 01:46:29,420 You also have a lack of gunpowder right now 1217 01:46:29,620 --> 01:46:31,350 and we desperately need it. You hear that boom? 1218 01:46:31,540 --> 01:46:33,380 These are all Russian guns. 1219 01:46:33,580 --> 01:46:36,870 We don't shoot. We simply can't shoot. 1220 01:46:37,220 --> 01:46:39,380 But at least we hear from the seamen that if you don't start the fight immediately, 1221 01:46:39,580 --> 01:46:41,340 the combined fleet would be in mortal danger. 1222 01:46:41,540 --> 01:46:44,310 We are also fighting, but we don't know when 1223 01:46:44,500 --> 01:46:46,900 the showdown with Kuropatkin will be. 1224 01:46:47,140 --> 01:46:49,140 Don't complain all the time that you don't have something. 1225 01:46:49,340 --> 01:46:51,550 Use your head and come up with your own plan. 1226 01:46:51,780 --> 01:46:54,350 It's so cold! Heating up will help. 1227 01:46:54,540 --> 01:46:56,350 LIAOYANG, THE MANCHU ARMY HQ 1228 01:46:56,540 --> 01:46:59,460 Obo, have you brought the general plans for the assault? 1229 01:46:59,700 --> 01:47:02,270 No, we were solving the problem of the supply of gunpowder. 1230 01:47:02,460 --> 01:47:05,300 Why is this 3rd Army constantly taking time off? 1231 01:47:05,860 --> 01:47:07,910 The Baltic fleet has already left the port. 1232 01:47:08,100 --> 01:47:09,700 But with the current amount of gunpowder... 1233 01:47:09,900 --> 01:47:13,300 If there is no gunpowder, change the plan and apply a frontal attack. 1234 01:47:13,500 --> 01:47:15,710 Send all the divisions to Erlunshan. 1235 01:47:16,060 --> 01:47:18,030 Even if we take Erlunshan, 1236 01:47:18,260 --> 01:47:19,470 we will be fired at from other positions. 1237 01:47:19,660 --> 01:47:22,060 - No more excuses! - It's not an excuse. 1238 01:47:23,540 --> 01:47:25,540 Commander, sir, 1239 01:47:25,740 --> 01:47:27,820 aren't you aware how many soldiers have fallen? 1240 01:47:28,060 --> 01:47:34,180 What? You dare to contradict me? 1241 01:47:38,060 --> 01:47:42,830 Hey, quickly bring me medicine for toothache. 1242 01:47:45,140 --> 01:47:47,060 Nogi... 1243 01:47:47,260 --> 01:47:52,870 Tell Nogi that I, Kodama, tearfully 1244 01:47:53,060 --> 01:47:56,670 ask him to take Port Arthur, 1245 01:47:56,860 --> 01:48:00,150 if possible, immediately. 1246 01:48:08,060 --> 01:48:09,510 If this is not done now, Japan will collapse 1247 01:48:09,700 --> 01:48:12,670 in the midst of the war. 1248 01:48:18,940 --> 01:48:22,950 Nogi! I would like to speak my mind, 1249 01:48:29,900 --> 01:48:31,500 but my mind... 1250 01:48:33,820 --> 01:48:35,660 went blank. 1251 01:48:36,460 --> 01:48:38,030 I don't understand. 1252 01:48:38,420 --> 01:48:39,910 I don't understand. 1253 01:48:41,500 --> 01:48:48,430 Poverty dulls the sharpness of the mind. 1254 01:48:55,700 --> 01:49:02,470 - Kodama said that? - Yes. 1255 01:49:06,660 --> 01:49:08,340 As a result, Nogi 1256 01:49:08,580 --> 01:49:11,500 has decided on the second attack, 1257 01:49:11,700 --> 01:49:14,510 with the support of artillery fire. 1258 01:49:16,900 --> 01:49:19,140 SEPTEMBER 26 1259 01:49:31,940 --> 01:49:36,260 According to Prince Kaneko from Washington, 1260 01:49:36,460 --> 01:49:38,940 President Roosevelt expressed concern 1261 01:49:39,140 --> 01:49:41,910 that Port Arthur is impregnable and has resumed peaceful relations with Russia, 1262 01:49:42,100 --> 01:49:45,900 as before. 1263 01:49:46,820 --> 01:49:51,270 Unless there is a change in the military situation, 1264 01:49:51,500 --> 01:49:54,230 our country could lose credibility in the eyes of 1265 01:49:54,460 --> 01:49:58,230 our powerful ally, the United States. 1266 01:49:58,540 --> 01:50:03,310 The 3rd Army will lead the second attack on Port Arthur. 1267 01:50:03,500 --> 01:50:05,420 It should work this time. 1268 01:50:05,620 --> 01:50:06,750 When Port Arthur falls, 1269 01:50:06,940 --> 01:50:09,070 the Russian army in Manchuria will be defeated. 1270 01:50:09,660 --> 01:50:11,790 I believe that the military situation will evolve in our favor. 1271 01:50:12,020 --> 01:50:13,350 Sir... 1272 01:50:14,260 --> 01:50:19,220 Yamagato, I... 1273 01:50:19,620 --> 01:50:24,550 Today, the third army halted the assault. 1274 01:50:24,780 --> 01:50:26,830 Halted? 1275 01:50:28,940 --> 01:50:30,390 Port Arthur! 1276 01:50:32,100 --> 01:50:35,230 Why should Japan's fate depend on taking a single port? 1277 01:50:40,020 --> 01:50:44,070 WAR INTERRUPTED FOR 24 HOURS 1278 01:50:46,540 --> 01:50:49,510 Soldier, wait a minute. This is our bread. 1279 01:50:49,740 --> 01:50:50,790 - Thank you. - Thank you. 1280 01:50:50,980 --> 01:50:56,780 In this war the way of the warrior still existed and the spirit of generosity lived on. 1281 01:51:00,620 --> 01:51:06,260 Hey, Japanese soldiers, this is for you. 1282 01:51:06,460 --> 01:51:08,910 Thank you, thank you. 1283 01:51:10,180 --> 01:51:12,390 - Here are some cigarettes. - Thank you. 1284 01:52:45,500 --> 01:52:50,220 The second attack also failed. 1285 01:52:50,940 --> 01:52:52,390 Nogi, you murderer! 1286 01:52:52,620 --> 01:52:53,540 You're killing our soldiers! 1287 01:52:53,740 --> 01:52:56,350 Give me back my son! 1288 01:52:56,860 --> 01:52:59,590 Incompetent commander, retire already! 1289 01:53:00,420 --> 01:53:05,350 Take off your coat and apologize before the Emperor and the people! 1290 01:53:07,060 --> 01:53:08,550 Murderer! 1291 01:53:10,380 --> 01:53:11,300 Madam, we should call 1292 01:53:11,500 --> 01:53:13,900 security or the military police. 1293 01:53:14,100 --> 01:53:15,340 Oh, God! 1294 01:53:23,260 --> 01:53:25,870 Let them be and do what they want. 1295 01:53:28,060 --> 01:53:30,030 One house doesn't matter. 1296 01:53:37,620 --> 01:53:38,950 Damn! 1297 01:53:40,700 --> 01:53:42,070 Shit! 1298 01:53:43,060 --> 01:53:44,270 Hey! 1299 01:53:57,820 --> 01:53:59,150 Thank you very much. 1300 01:54:03,740 --> 01:54:05,420 - It's a cold, huh? - Yes. 1301 01:54:07,100 --> 01:54:08,310 How is your health? 1302 01:54:08,500 --> 01:54:12,630 What is cold to us, we are soldiers. 1303 01:54:17,940 --> 01:54:19,270 Sorry. 1304 01:54:23,700 --> 01:54:25,150 Sorry. 1305 01:54:25,340 --> 01:54:27,390 I am not really a talker. 1306 01:54:27,580 --> 01:54:30,550 What I said, it... 1307 01:54:45,660 --> 01:54:51,140 For laziness and incompetence 1308 01:54:51,380 --> 01:54:58,150 I give the commander of the 3rd Army 1309 01:54:58,340 --> 01:55:06,190 Gen. Nogi Maresuke 1310 01:55:06,380 --> 01:55:15,390 this short sword for seppuku. 1311 01:55:25,220 --> 01:55:26,510 Greetings! 1312 01:55:31,500 --> 01:55:32,990 Sorry that I annoy you. 1313 01:55:33,180 --> 01:55:36,710 - Do you need anything? - No. 1314 01:55:36,900 --> 01:55:39,870 If you don't need anything, then why did you come here? 1315 01:55:40,100 --> 01:55:42,790 - Go back to your unit. - Yes, of course. 1316 01:55:55,580 --> 01:56:00,670 You see, I received a parcel with chestnuts from my mother. 1317 01:56:02,780 --> 01:56:05,070 And I would like to share them with you. 1318 01:56:05,260 --> 01:56:08,230 Really? Thank you. 1319 01:56:12,020 --> 01:56:15,910 That which lay on the table, I took as a memento. 1320 01:56:21,780 --> 01:56:23,620 You look tired. 1321 01:56:25,180 --> 01:56:26,630 As you see, 1322 01:56:26,820 --> 01:56:28,580 there is not even time to sleep. 1323 01:56:29,140 --> 01:56:30,380 Can I burn this? 1324 01:56:30,580 --> 01:56:33,950 It's not important. And something like that can be the share of the Commander in Chief. 1325 01:56:35,300 --> 01:56:36,430 - Yasusuke! - Here! 1326 01:56:36,620 --> 01:56:39,910 As a junior officer, what do you think of me, 1327 01:56:40,100 --> 01:56:42,390 your commander? 1328 01:56:42,700 --> 01:56:44,670 I respect you as being a worthy famous general. 1329 01:57:00,700 --> 01:57:08,030 Among the commanders who, sent thousands of people to their deaths with one order, 1330 01:57:08,220 --> 01:57:10,510 there is not a single decent famous general. 1331 01:57:15,180 --> 01:57:20,270 The last time I was a good commander is when I was a major. 1332 01:57:21,940 --> 01:57:24,340 Later I became insensitive as a stone. 1333 01:57:25,700 --> 01:57:28,230 And being a stone, I can't even slit my stomach. 1334 01:57:31,180 --> 01:57:37,750 If there is someone who would replace me, 1335 01:57:37,940 --> 01:57:41,070 I would cease being a cold stone. 1336 01:57:45,500 --> 01:57:47,550 Father! 1337 01:57:47,740 --> 01:57:51,140 If I can do something to help you, just tell me. 1338 01:57:52,020 --> 01:57:54,420 I want to be alone. 1339 01:58:05,260 --> 01:58:07,420 Yasu. 1340 01:58:11,380 --> 01:58:15,430 SEPTEMBER 17 THE BALTIC FLEET DEPARTED FROM MOROCCO 1341 01:58:15,860 --> 01:58:20,070 If the situation at Port Arthur does not change before the end of the month, 1342 01:58:20,300 --> 01:58:21,430 the Navy will be forced to lift its blockade 1343 01:58:21,620 --> 01:58:23,990 of the Russian ships in the bay. 1344 01:58:24,660 --> 01:58:28,590 And also stop the supply by sea. 1345 01:58:29,900 --> 01:58:32,380 That's from a report of our fleet. 1346 01:58:34,500 --> 01:58:39,630 Yamagata, if that happens, we can't send 1347 01:58:39,860 --> 01:58:43,150 any troops into Manchuria, or ammunition. 1348 01:58:43,860 --> 01:58:46,230 The Manchurian army will remain as if they are empty-handed. 1349 01:58:46,420 --> 01:58:48,950 Of course, we will not allow the fleet 1350 01:58:49,140 --> 01:58:51,380 to operate at its own discretion, 1351 01:58:51,620 --> 01:58:54,830 but the ground army needs to actually attack on the battlefield. 1352 01:58:55,660 --> 01:58:57,230 Actually attack? 1353 01:58:57,460 --> 01:58:59,910 Send Asahikawa's 7th Division over there 1354 01:59:00,140 --> 01:59:02,060 and increase the number of soldiers. 1355 01:59:02,300 --> 01:59:03,950 Then we will carry out personnel changes at headquarters, 1356 01:59:04,140 --> 01:59:05,510 to raise morale. 1357 01:59:05,700 --> 01:59:07,270 Personnel changes? 1358 01:59:07,980 --> 01:59:12,940 Mr. Yamagato, we have to replace Nogi. 1359 01:59:13,180 --> 01:59:14,590 Nogi? 1360 01:59:14,780 --> 01:59:16,750 The security of our country depends 1361 01:59:16,980 --> 01:59:18,950 primarily on the capture of Port Arthur. 1362 01:59:19,860 --> 01:59:21,860 If that fails, all the efforts 1363 01:59:22,060 --> 01:59:26,350 from the beginning of the war until today 1364 01:59:26,540 --> 01:59:28,910 will turn to ashes. 1365 01:59:31,100 --> 01:59:34,660 Mr. Yamagata, I beg you... 1366 01:59:36,020 --> 01:59:37,780 Under no circumstances remove Nogi! 1367 01:59:40,220 --> 01:59:44,310 If we do that he has no reason to live anymore. 1368 01:59:45,380 --> 01:59:48,350 If we do that, we will devalue the death 1369 01:59:48,540 --> 01:59:49,750 and suffering of all the soldiers 1370 01:59:49,980 --> 01:59:52,590 who have fallen under his command. 1371 01:59:54,620 --> 01:59:58,260 People around the world are taking notice of Port Arthur. 1372 01:59:59,980 --> 02:00:02,220 The capture of Port Arthur by General Nogi is most likely to happen 1373 02:00:02,420 --> 02:00:05,950 with the current situation at the front. 1374 02:00:06,140 --> 02:00:07,980 And I think this will have the greatest effect. 1375 02:00:09,380 --> 02:00:13,620 Yes, and there is no one else who could do it besides him. 1376 02:00:16,940 --> 02:00:19,670 I agree to add the 7th Division to the 3rd Army. 1377 02:00:20,260 --> 02:00:22,020 Provide for them, let them renew the attack with 1378 02:00:22,220 --> 02:00:24,380 reinforced military units. 1379 02:00:35,860 --> 02:00:37,190 Attention! 1380 02:00:42,900 --> 02:00:48,750 Someone, shave me. I have guests. 1381 02:00:49,860 --> 02:00:52,550 I can't earn anything this way. 1382 02:00:53,060 --> 02:00:55,540 Okay, then I'll shave you. 1383 02:00:57,380 --> 02:01:00,910 Keep up your spirits, Umetani. 1384 02:01:01,740 --> 02:01:03,500 Let's begin. 1385 02:01:07,140 --> 02:01:09,350 How nice. 1386 02:01:09,940 --> 02:01:14,660 Don't forget your promise. 1387 02:01:14,860 --> 02:01:16,460 A promise? 1388 02:01:16,660 --> 02:01:21,030 Promise you will put me in your crypt. 1389 02:01:21,220 --> 02:01:23,430 Yes, of course. 1390 02:01:25,180 --> 02:01:28,630 But if I come back home, 1391 02:01:28,860 --> 02:01:31,550 how will I know which crypt is mine? 1392 02:01:33,180 --> 02:01:36,630 You'll have to wait until I too am free. 1393 02:01:37,460 --> 02:01:40,620 I would so like to eat sweet biscuits. 1394 02:01:41,820 --> 02:01:44,190 And pickled beets. 1395 02:01:46,740 --> 02:01:48,900 And rice balls. 1396 02:02:00,020 --> 02:02:02,790 Rice ball... Rice ball... 1397 02:02:10,940 --> 02:02:16,870 Do you think you can eat that while it's frozen? 1398 02:02:40,260 --> 02:02:41,750 NOVEMBER 26 1399 02:02:41,940 --> 02:02:45,070 The third assault began with an attack 1400 02:02:45,260 --> 02:02:46,750 by soldiers with white bandages who sacrificed themselves. 1401 02:02:46,980 --> 02:02:50,670 They were collected from different divisions. 1402 02:02:50,900 --> 02:02:54,140 They had to break through the defenses on the 1403 02:02:54,340 --> 02:02:57,110 fortress and break into Port Arthur with an unexpected united blow 1404 02:02:57,300 --> 02:03:00,070 that could catch the enemy by surprise. 1405 02:03:00,780 --> 02:03:03,150 The objective of our special units is to 1406 02:03:03,340 --> 02:03:05,990 break the defense of the fortress of Port Arthur. 1407 02:03:06,980 --> 02:03:09,710 It's an honorable task, but you should know that it will not be an easy one. 1408 02:03:09,900 --> 02:03:12,510 Don't believe 1409 02:03:13,820 --> 02:03:15,870 that you'll return alive. 1410 02:03:17,020 --> 02:03:22,740 Every commander must pre-select a substitute. 1411 02:03:23,900 --> 02:03:27,540 Only attack with bayonets. 1412 02:03:28,940 --> 02:03:32,150 Until you penetrated the enemy positions, 1413 02:03:32,340 --> 02:03:34,790 you shouldn't pay attention to any injuries 1414 02:03:34,980 --> 02:03:37,350 and don't shoot. 1415 02:03:38,460 --> 02:03:41,150 If the commander sees that someone 1416 02:03:41,340 --> 02:03:43,420 stays behind for no reason, wants to break away from the group 1417 02:03:43,660 --> 02:03:49,190 or retreat, he will, without any pity, cut off his head. 1418 02:03:50,260 --> 02:03:52,230 Commander in Chief, sir! 1419 02:03:52,460 --> 02:03:55,300 We are the soldiers of the special unit, who, from the soldier to the junior officers, 1420 02:03:55,500 --> 02:03:57,580 volunteered for the job. 1421 02:03:58,220 --> 02:03:59,870 That the commander says he will behead the ones who will retreat, 1422 02:04:00,060 --> 02:04:02,350 we regard as an expression of contempt 1423 02:04:02,540 --> 02:04:04,780 for the Emperor's soldiers. 1424 02:04:05,020 --> 02:04:06,150 Cancel this order! 1425 02:04:12,580 --> 02:04:14,870 Glory to the Imperial family! 1426 02:04:18,140 --> 02:04:21,620 On guard! 1427 02:05:04,660 --> 02:05:06,950 Light! Light! Fire! 1428 02:05:55,820 --> 02:05:57,030 Forward! 1429 02:05:59,420 --> 02:06:01,100 In the first attack the troops with white armbands 1430 02:06:01,340 --> 02:06:04,030 lost half of their soldiers. 1431 02:06:04,820 --> 02:06:06,580 But they couldn't take a single step 1432 02:06:06,780 --> 02:06:08,830 under very heavy fire. 1433 02:06:13,100 --> 02:06:18,390 An attempt by the special units to overcome the main line of defense 1434 02:06:18,580 --> 02:06:20,110 was repeated three times. 1435 02:06:20,660 --> 02:06:22,630 11th Division has put forward infantry 1436 02:06:22,860 --> 02:06:24,270 and the 12th regiment became a major force 1437 02:06:24,460 --> 02:06:27,620 in the storming of Eastern Tsikunshan mountain. 1438 02:06:30,380 --> 02:06:31,540 Run! 1439 02:06:32,700 --> 02:06:34,990 9th Division has put forward infantry and 19th regiment became a major force 1440 02:06:35,180 --> 02:06:39,310 in the storming of Erlunshan mountain. 1441 02:06:44,380 --> 02:06:46,140 It's so cold! 1442 02:06:46,380 --> 02:06:47,830 Damn! 1443 02:06:49,220 --> 02:06:50,870 I'm cold. 1444 02:06:54,220 --> 02:06:55,460 What are you doing? 1445 02:06:55,780 --> 02:07:00,070 No bullets. Nothing to shoot. Damn! 1446 02:07:00,380 --> 02:07:01,300 Commander, sir, 1447 02:07:01,500 --> 02:07:04,470 if we don't do anything, senior soldier Shimizu will freeze. 1448 02:07:05,180 --> 02:07:07,020 Will you send us into battle, Commander? 1449 02:07:07,340 --> 02:07:09,630 Can you fight without bullets and gunpowder? 1450 02:07:09,940 --> 02:07:12,230 Soldier Nisugi, take a report to headquarters. 1451 02:07:13,020 --> 02:07:14,940 Assault unit of the 19th regiment is destroyed, 1452 02:07:15,140 --> 02:07:16,300 not a single officer left. 1453 02:07:16,540 --> 02:07:18,430 If we get support from one infantry regiment 1454 02:07:18,620 --> 02:07:20,830 and a unit of EODs, we can break through the defensive position. 1455 02:07:21,020 --> 02:07:22,430 We need urgent help. That's all. 1456 02:07:22,620 --> 02:07:23,830 Yes, sir. 1457 02:07:38,180 --> 02:07:39,940 Japanese. 1458 02:07:40,140 --> 02:07:41,740 Give me some water. 1459 02:07:43,420 --> 02:07:45,150 Water... 1460 02:07:46,700 --> 02:07:48,700 I will not attack you! 1461 02:08:30,260 --> 02:08:31,910 Okay, wait a minute. 1462 02:08:40,260 --> 02:08:41,710 It's so cold. 1463 02:08:42,980 --> 02:08:46,590 Officer! ls there an officer here? 1464 02:08:46,780 --> 02:08:50,020 Here! Commander of the special unit of 7th division, Lt. Koga. 1465 02:08:50,900 --> 02:08:52,390 I have orders from headquarters. 1466 02:08:52,580 --> 02:08:53,790 Prior to the start of a new attack, 1467 02:08:53,980 --> 02:08:55,350 the assault on the main line has been postponed. 1468 02:08:55,540 --> 02:08:57,140 All units must 1469 02:08:57,340 --> 02:09:00,110 return to their original positions. That's all. 1470 02:09:00,300 --> 02:09:02,220 Why weren't we sent any reinforcements? 1471 02:09:02,420 --> 02:09:03,550 We hold this position for two days already! 1472 02:09:03,740 --> 02:09:05,190 Unfortunately, I don't know. 1473 02:09:05,380 --> 02:09:07,060 Commander! 1474 02:09:11,460 --> 02:09:14,860 He died. He froze, although he was just breathing. 1475 02:09:15,420 --> 02:09:19,470 Sorry! What a pity that the order to retreat didn't come sooner. 1476 02:09:20,060 --> 02:09:22,790 He)', Japanese! 1477 02:09:23,220 --> 02:09:25,110 You are still here? 1478 02:09:25,380 --> 02:09:28,110 Do you have any bullets left? 1479 02:09:28,340 --> 02:09:31,180 We offer you a temporary truce. 1480 02:09:31,620 --> 02:09:33,830 We will not shoot. 1481 02:09:34,300 --> 02:09:35,950 He says that he won't shoot. 1482 02:09:36,340 --> 02:09:38,470 You are real daredevils. 1483 02:09:39,500 --> 02:09:43,110 I propose a toast to the courage of the Japanese. 1484 02:09:43,900 --> 02:09:45,470 Let's drink! 1485 02:09:47,420 --> 02:09:49,150 What are you yelling the whole time! 1486 02:09:49,340 --> 02:09:52,870 All the same, we will protect Port Arthur! 1487 02:09:53,580 --> 02:09:56,190 We will never give it up! 1488 02:09:57,740 --> 02:10:00,310 Hey, I'll have a baby soon. Let's drink to my son. 1489 02:10:00,540 --> 02:10:05,150 - Commander, what is he saying? - Drunk and talking nonsense. 1490 02:10:06,020 --> 02:10:09,990 We admire your perseverance. 1491 02:10:10,700 --> 02:10:13,780 But we will definitely capture this fort. 1492 02:10:14,460 --> 02:10:16,620 Better give up quickly! 1493 02:10:16,820 --> 02:10:20,300 I'll give you a drink for your courage. 1494 02:10:20,500 --> 02:10:22,950 Come here and you'll get a drink! 1495 02:10:24,900 --> 02:10:27,270 - I'll go there. - Don't go, it's dangerous. 1496 02:10:28,700 --> 02:10:29,910 Don't go! 1497 02:10:31,620 --> 02:10:36,790 I want to get drunk, get drunk. 1498 02:10:38,860 --> 02:10:43,390 I want to get drunk, 1499 02:10:43,620 --> 02:10:49,020 so that before the dawn I... 1500 02:11:00,420 --> 02:11:06,110 Hey! Well done! Eat! Here is some canned food. 1501 02:11:06,500 --> 02:11:08,340 Look! He has a grenade! 1502 02:11:13,740 --> 02:11:15,070 You, idiot! 1503 02:11:20,100 --> 02:11:21,260 Usiwaka! 1504 02:11:21,740 --> 02:11:24,740 - Commander! - Usiwaka! 1505 02:11:25,780 --> 02:11:26,990 Usiwaka! 1506 02:11:27,820 --> 02:11:28,900 - Yonekawa! - Commander! 1507 02:11:29,100 --> 02:11:30,470 Don't burn! 1508 02:11:32,900 --> 02:11:36,350 Don't burn! Don't burn! 1509 02:11:37,220 --> 02:11:39,190 - Let me go! - Commander! 1510 02:11:39,540 --> 02:11:42,830 Yonekawa! 1511 02:11:43,820 --> 02:11:45,110 Don't burn! 1512 02:11:47,900 --> 02:11:49,030 Bastards! 1513 02:12:03,820 --> 02:12:04,950 Yonekawa! 1514 02:12:05,500 --> 02:12:06,630 Yonekawa! 1515 02:12:08,260 --> 02:12:09,590 Yonekawa! 1516 02:12:13,500 --> 02:12:13,830 Yonekawa! 1517 02:12:23,620 --> 02:12:23,830 Yonekawa! 1518 02:12:30,940 --> 02:12:33,990 Yonekawa! Yonekawa! 1519 02:12:35,540 --> 02:12:37,380 Yonekawa! 1520 02:12:43,140 --> 02:12:48,140 The snow is falling so silently. 1521 02:12:57,020 --> 02:13:02,020 Only my heart will come back home. 1522 02:13:11,980 --> 02:13:16,980 Is everybody healthy at home? 1523 02:13:26,100 --> 02:13:31,100 Maybe my thoughts will reach you. 1524 02:13:41,220 --> 02:13:46,220 Quietly, quietly into the night the snow falls. 1525 02:13:55,420 --> 02:14:00,420 Only love got lost along the way. 1526 02:14:11,940 --> 02:14:14,150 But with one of the positions we didn't make any progress. 1527 02:14:14,340 --> 02:14:16,390 Commander, maybe we didn't make progress, 1528 02:14:16,580 --> 02:14:18,390 but the attack should have been continued. 1529 02:14:18,580 --> 02:14:20,070 Now we give the enemy time, 1530 02:14:20,300 --> 02:14:21,900 so that he can strengthen the defense of the fortress. 1531 02:14:22,820 --> 02:14:25,790 What if I change direction and attack Hill 203? 1532 02:14:25,980 --> 02:14:27,580 And, according to the staffs plan, 1533 02:14:27,780 --> 02:14:30,260 start attacking ships in the port from the top of the hill? 1534 02:14:30,940 --> 02:14:32,590 But how do you plan to defend it afterwards? 1535 02:14:32,780 --> 02:14:34,460 Under artillery fire? 1536 02:14:34,900 --> 02:14:38,060 I also agree with the opinion of the 1st Division commander. 1537 02:14:38,860 --> 02:14:40,460 With the last assault 1538 02:14:40,660 --> 02:14:43,190 we inflicted considerable damage on the enemy. So I believe 1539 02:14:43,380 --> 02:14:47,270 that taking Hill 203 is possible. 1540 02:14:48,060 --> 02:14:50,670 If we will have enough soldiers, ready to die, 1541 02:14:50,860 --> 02:14:52,070 we have a hope of winning. 1542 02:14:53,140 --> 02:14:55,030 But we have to decide on this as soon as possible. 1543 02:14:55,220 --> 02:14:59,110 But everything suggests that Hill 203 1544 02:14:59,340 --> 02:15:01,740 has strengthened its defense after yesterday's attack. 1545 02:15:02,140 --> 02:15:03,380 Only one division could be... 1546 02:15:03,580 --> 02:15:06,660 Hill 203 is in the attack sector of my 1st Division. 1547 02:15:06,860 --> 02:15:08,750 I'll take the division and capture the Hill. 1548 02:15:08,940 --> 02:15:10,270 That's impossible. 1549 02:15:10,460 --> 02:15:12,620 Even though you are a division, you only have the strength 1550 02:15:12,820 --> 02:15:14,420 of a regiment. 1551 02:15:14,620 --> 02:15:17,020 Especially now that your division is so scattered... 1552 02:15:17,220 --> 02:15:21,110 My division, from the moment of landing, haven't seen battle yet. 1553 02:15:21,300 --> 02:15:24,780 Give the storming of Hill 203 to my division. 1554 02:15:25,140 --> 02:15:27,430 As you know, the 7th Division was sent here, 1555 02:15:27,660 --> 02:15:31,060 at the sole wish of the Emperor. 1556 02:15:31,260 --> 02:15:32,790 It's the cream of our army. 1557 02:15:33,420 --> 02:15:35,900 You can only use it to break through the main line. 1558 02:15:36,100 --> 02:15:38,070 Commander! 1559 02:15:40,420 --> 02:15:42,870 You talk as if you know the state of our army? 1560 02:15:45,100 --> 02:15:49,740 You don't want to change anything and you want to let 1561 02:15:49,940 --> 02:15:53,710 the best division storm the hill in vain, in the same fashion as those before them? 1562 02:15:55,620 --> 02:15:58,310 This is exactly what His Majesty will never forgive us for. 1563 02:16:02,140 --> 02:16:05,220 Storming the main line is cancelled. 1564 02:16:05,980 --> 02:16:10,910 The target of the attack is changed. Now it's Hill 203. 1565 02:16:15,020 --> 02:16:18,260 The main attacking force will be the 7th Division. 1566 02:16:19,580 --> 02:16:23,710 The 1st Division and reinforcements 1567 02:16:23,900 --> 02:16:28,220 temporarily come under the direct command of the commander of the 7th Division. 1568 02:16:29,580 --> 02:16:33,950 I, Nogi, take responsibility for the whole operation. 1569 02:16:35,260 --> 02:16:36,390 Commander in Chief! 1570 02:16:36,580 --> 02:16:39,390 Matsumura, this is a decisive battle. 1571 02:16:40,300 --> 02:16:42,510 Abandon your arrogance. 1572 02:16:55,100 --> 02:16:56,430 In any situation, our army will respect 1573 02:16:56,660 --> 02:16:58,500 the honor of your officers. 1574 02:16:58,700 --> 02:17:01,750 Therefore, we ask that our questions are answered truthfully. 1575 02:17:14,620 --> 02:17:17,020 How many soldiers in the fortress of Port Arthur 1576 02:17:17,220 --> 02:17:21,190 are capable of fighting? What is the weakest spot in the defense? 1577 02:17:31,540 --> 02:17:33,990 How many soldiers are defending Hill 203? 1578 02:17:38,540 --> 02:17:40,030 Don't ask too many questions. 1579 02:17:41,460 --> 02:17:45,550 We will never give up Port Arthur to the Japanese. 1580 02:17:47,540 --> 02:17:51,830 The prestige and honor of the Russian Empire 1581 02:17:52,020 --> 02:17:59,590 can't be compared to your oriental monkey kingdom. 1582 02:18:01,300 --> 02:18:05,750 You'll have to surrender! And quickly! 1583 02:18:08,700 --> 02:18:10,540 What did he say? 1584 02:18:10,900 --> 02:18:15,350 If you say that you respect my honor, 1585 02:18:15,540 --> 02:18:18,430 try to kill me. 1586 02:18:19,380 --> 02:18:25,070 You don't have the courage for it! Yes? 1587 02:18:34,660 --> 02:18:37,980 - Let me go, I'll kill him! - How dare you? 1588 02:18:41,260 --> 02:18:43,150 Did someone order you to kill him? 1589 02:18:43,500 --> 02:18:45,030 You have committed a crime: disobeying an order 1590 02:18:45,220 --> 02:18:46,900 You will be given before a tribunal! 1591 02:18:47,100 --> 02:18:49,550 You hear that? You hear that? You hear that? 1592 02:18:50,940 --> 02:18:52,020 You've probably read the rules 1593 02:18:52,220 --> 02:18:55,670 that are in force at the siege of Port Arthur, 1594 02:18:55,860 --> 02:18:58,990 established before the battle by General Nogi. 1595 02:18:59,780 --> 02:19:00,540 Yes. 1596 02:19:01,300 --> 02:19:04,830 They clearly state that the officers of the 3rd Army 1597 02:19:05,020 --> 02:19:06,750 must maintain the honor of the Japanese soldier and never 1598 02:19:06,940 --> 02:19:09,470 stoop to acts of humiliation and violence 1599 02:19:09,660 --> 02:19:11,070 against prisoners. 1600 02:19:12,380 --> 02:19:14,510 You broke the general's order and 1601 02:19:14,700 --> 02:19:15,910 dishonor his name. 1602 02:19:16,580 --> 02:19:18,420 Why did you want to kill him? 1603 02:19:18,820 --> 02:19:20,390 To avenge my soldiers. 1604 02:19:20,580 --> 02:19:23,390 But he was an unarmed prisoner. ls that revenge? 1605 02:19:24,500 --> 02:19:28,350 All Russians are my enemies. 1606 02:19:28,540 --> 02:19:31,910 Wake up, Lt. Koga. You'd better be honest and admit your guilt. 1607 02:19:32,500 --> 02:19:34,390 I don't regret anything. 1608 02:19:35,940 --> 02:19:39,660 For the soldiers at the front, honor and rules are not important. 1609 02:19:41,620 --> 02:19:45,910 What's important to them is whether they will survive or die. 1610 02:19:48,260 --> 02:19:50,260 For soldiers... 1611 02:19:50,500 --> 02:19:52,870 For soldiers that are going to die, 1612 02:19:53,060 --> 02:19:55,750 their home, headquarters, orders and directives 1613 02:19:55,940 --> 02:19:57,670 do not matter. 1614 02:19:58,620 --> 02:20:00,940 At the bottom of a burning hell, they become demons 1615 02:20:01,180 --> 02:20:02,670 and they feel only scorching pain! 1616 02:20:03,580 --> 02:20:05,340 And this suffering... 1617 02:20:05,540 --> 02:20:07,670 The suffering of my soldiers 1618 02:20:07,860 --> 02:20:10,230 had to maintain the battle morale of General Nogi? 1619 02:20:10,540 --> 02:20:11,870 What do you have against the general? 1620 02:20:12,060 --> 02:20:14,140 General Nogi also lost his son. 1621 02:20:14,340 --> 02:20:16,820 - Of course I have! - And what? 1622 02:20:18,220 --> 02:20:21,590 He says that he was killed at the front. It's natural. 1623 02:20:22,460 --> 02:20:23,830 But 1624 02:20:24,140 --> 02:20:26,270 he sends his soldiers and his son to the field of death and issues 1625 02:20:26,500 --> 02:20:27,710 orders 1626 02:20:27,900 --> 02:20:30,710 to treat the enemies humanely. 1627 02:20:30,900 --> 02:20:32,820 I don't understand his mind! 1628 02:20:46,540 --> 02:20:48,110 Sir... 1629 02:20:48,300 --> 02:20:50,430 He's probably a little out of it. 1630 02:21:25,180 --> 02:21:26,630 Go back to your company. 1631 02:21:33,660 --> 02:21:35,340 Well, go on! 1632 02:21:43,300 --> 02:21:45,830 HILL 203 1633 02:21:49,420 --> 02:21:51,710 DECEMBER 28 1634 02:21:58,620 --> 02:21:59,620 Get down! 1635 02:22:08,340 --> 02:22:09,670 Attack! 1636 02:22:35,380 --> 02:22:37,030 Attack! 1637 02:23:03,340 --> 02:23:04,580 Forward! 1638 02:23:09,380 --> 02:23:10,870 Bastards! 1639 02:23:29,620 --> 02:23:30,590 Stop it! 1640 02:23:30,780 --> 02:23:32,150 Don't do it! 1641 02:23:38,860 --> 02:23:41,590 Because of the Russian defense, 1642 02:23:41,820 --> 02:23:45,950 the battle of Hill 203, where all their forces were mobilized, 1643 02:23:46,140 --> 02:23:49,750 was the day's most deadly fight. 1644 02:23:54,380 --> 02:23:57,150 Sir, think carefully. 1645 02:23:58,100 --> 02:24:01,070 We are much more concerned about Kuropatkin's army, which is much stronger than the one at Port Arthur. 1646 02:24:06,900 --> 02:24:09,270 Nogi began to storm Hill 203. 1647 02:24:10,980 --> 02:24:16,310 If he doesn't succeed, we will never take Port Arthur. 1648 02:24:18,460 --> 02:24:23,100 And if I don't come to his aid, he will never win. 1649 02:24:23,900 --> 02:24:26,220 The main forces in Mukden can, by all accounts, 1650 02:24:26,420 --> 02:24:29,260 at any moment go on the defensive. 1651 02:24:32,460 --> 02:24:36,750 You completely neglect your duties as a commander? 1652 02:24:38,900 --> 02:24:40,110 Shut up! 1653 02:24:41,460 --> 02:24:42,750 Shut up! 1654 02:24:43,380 --> 02:24:45,350 Shut up! 1655 02:24:51,340 --> 02:24:55,710 When it becomes be necessary, I'll return. 1656 02:24:56,860 --> 02:24:58,830 I can't believe it. 1657 02:25:00,140 --> 02:25:02,510 You are planning to intervene in the fight? 1658 02:25:02,940 --> 02:25:05,470 What if... What if you don't succeed in 1659 02:25:05,660 --> 02:25:07,790 taking Hill 203? 1660 02:25:08,980 --> 02:25:13,940 Will you return to headquarters alive? 1661 02:25:18,540 --> 02:25:21,430 Matsukawa, 1662 02:25:21,620 --> 02:25:30,750 you know what's going on. That is why you should let me go there. 1663 02:25:34,300 --> 02:25:36,620 What can you say about this? 1664 02:25:39,540 --> 02:25:42,270 I will send Kodama in my place. 1665 02:25:42,700 --> 02:25:46,590 Everything he has said is to be treated as if it was I who said it personally. 1666 02:25:48,140 --> 02:25:49,740 Thank you very much. 1667 02:25:49,940 --> 02:25:53,470 Kodama, did you use it? 1668 02:25:53,860 --> 02:25:55,860 I hope that I never will. 1669 02:25:57,740 --> 02:25:59,310 I'm depending on you. 1670 02:25:59,540 --> 02:26:02,510 When the battle starts and it's leaning towards victory, 1671 02:26:02,700 --> 02:26:04,190 I'll send for you. 1672 02:26:04,780 --> 02:26:11,660 And if we are losing, I'll do it myself. Don't hesitate. 1673 02:26:16,900 --> 02:26:18,470 It's cold outside. 1674 02:26:21,060 --> 02:26:25,670 - Take care of your health. - Okay. 1675 02:26:28,980 --> 02:26:30,580 Get down! 1676 02:26:32,500 --> 02:26:34,070 Run! 1677 02:26:34,380 --> 02:26:36,270 Adjutant! 1678 02:26:37,980 --> 02:26:40,820 - Adjutant, are you okay? - Yes, I'm fine. 1679 02:26:41,940 --> 02:26:43,540 Run to the Murakami's unit! Tell them that headquarters 1680 02:26:43,740 --> 02:26:45,790 needs reinforcements. 1681 02:26:46,260 --> 02:26:48,420 Headquarters is in a critical situation. 1682 02:26:48,740 --> 02:26:50,580 - Yes, sir. I will obey. - Go. 1683 02:27:16,860 --> 02:27:19,180 You have any news for me? 1684 02:27:19,380 --> 02:27:20,460 Yes. 1685 02:27:21,460 --> 02:27:23,220 That's... 1686 02:27:23,420 --> 02:27:25,710 What is the state of the troops? 1687 02:27:25,900 --> 02:27:28,870 Prepare for the next attack. 1688 02:27:29,140 --> 02:27:30,670 Regarding this, the commander is at the meeting 1689 02:27:30,860 --> 02:27:32,700 at the headquarters of the 7th company. 1690 02:27:33,580 --> 02:27:34,660 Okay. 1691 02:27:38,780 --> 02:27:40,460 Sir! 1692 02:27:44,420 --> 02:27:50,910 The news arrived that Mr. Yasuske died. 1693 02:29:04,220 --> 02:29:06,060 - Shirai! - Here! 1694 02:29:06,700 --> 02:29:11,500 Can you send a message to Commander Osake of the 7th Division? 1695 02:29:11,700 --> 02:29:13,300 Yes. 1696 02:29:17,500 --> 02:29:20,270 Tell him the following: 1697 02:29:20,860 --> 02:29:26,870 In case of doubts about the success of the assault on Hill 203, 1698 02:29:27,060 --> 02:29:30,780 don't attack head on. 1699 02:29:32,140 --> 02:29:34,540 Next, 1700 02:29:34,740 --> 02:29:39,620 tell the commander of the 9th Division that he should send his infantry regiment 1701 02:29:39,820 --> 02:29:43,220 to the headquarters in the morning. 1702 02:29:43,660 --> 02:29:46,980 The last assault I will lead myself. 1703 02:29:49,020 --> 02:29:50,550 Sir! 1704 02:29:50,740 --> 02:29:52,900 Do what I've told you! 1705 02:30:21,780 --> 02:30:23,190 You fools! 1706 02:30:26,300 --> 02:30:29,940 How can we win the war, when the army leaders 1707 02:30:30,180 --> 02:30:32,260 are all sitting around the stove? 1708 02:30:32,580 --> 02:30:36,380 Don't be angry. It's because of my neuralgia. 1709 02:30:38,020 --> 02:30:40,100 What do you think about in those dark minds of yours? 1710 02:30:42,380 --> 02:30:44,700 Do you at least know that right now 1711 02:30:44,900 --> 02:30:48,870 the Baltic squadron is approaching at top speed? You really don't know that? 1712 02:30:49,340 --> 02:30:52,980 We know. We did everything we could. 1713 02:30:53,300 --> 02:30:57,020 So why haven't you still captured Hill 203? 1714 02:30:59,100 --> 02:31:01,550 After all, the situation changes every minute. 1715 02:31:03,540 --> 02:31:06,190 So what did you do? Just stared stupidly? 1716 02:31:08,660 --> 02:31:11,710 Such idiots like you can't be officers. 1717 02:31:12,900 --> 02:31:14,500 Remove these officer significations from yourself! 1718 02:31:15,060 --> 02:31:18,430 As you have come so far, I'll also tell you something! 1719 02:31:20,140 --> 02:31:22,980 The main headquarters has never sent us any munitions, 1720 02:31:23,180 --> 02:31:25,020 which we have repeatedly requested. 1721 02:31:26,180 --> 02:31:27,750 The Imperial General Staff is good for nothing and you, 1722 02:31:27,940 --> 02:31:30,470 as a commander, also bear the blame! 1723 02:31:34,980 --> 02:31:39,780 Iyichi, what is your mission? 1724 02:31:42,380 --> 02:31:44,950 Don't you command the 3rd Army? 1725 02:31:48,380 --> 02:31:52,100 Should a commander, who can't come up with a good plan 1726 02:31:52,300 --> 02:31:58,100 and blames others for it, be behaving like this? 1727 02:32:03,340 --> 02:32:05,790 It's pointless. Where's Nogi? 1728 02:32:07,140 --> 02:32:08,510 He is examining the battle location. 1729 02:32:08,740 --> 02:32:10,470 So I ask you, where is he? 1730 02:32:10,740 --> 02:32:12,110 That is... 1731 02:32:12,340 --> 02:32:15,070 You what, don't know where your commander is? 1732 02:32:16,780 --> 02:32:17,860 Sir! 1733 02:32:19,180 --> 02:32:23,420 His son, Yasuske, died. 1734 02:32:37,380 --> 02:32:40,510 Hey, beardy! 1735 02:33:05,140 --> 02:33:06,980 It's very luxurious here. 1736 02:33:07,860 --> 02:33:09,350 Have a seat. 1737 02:33:12,700 --> 02:33:14,670 Leave us alone. 1738 02:33:18,260 --> 02:33:20,470 You have gone gray. 1739 02:33:28,740 --> 02:33:31,580 You are having a hard time with this commander, right? 1740 02:33:31,940 --> 02:33:34,940 Whatever. Iyichi is trying. 1741 02:33:35,740 --> 02:33:37,980 Judging by what I see here, 1742 02:33:38,180 --> 02:33:40,630 he's wrong in the main. 1743 02:33:42,140 --> 02:33:46,030 I came to talk about future military plans. 1744 02:33:48,180 --> 02:33:52,110 Be honest, will you hear me out? 1745 02:33:55,180 --> 02:34:01,710 It's simple. I want, whenever possible to participate 1746 02:34:01,940 --> 02:34:05,630 in the strategic planning of the 3rd Army. 1747 02:34:06,660 --> 02:34:10,550 In some situations I will decide myself, without consulting with others. 1748 02:34:10,780 --> 02:34:15,500 But for this I need your prior consent. 1749 02:34:16,020 --> 02:34:18,020 Why don't you explain it in more detail? 1750 02:34:19,300 --> 02:34:20,430 I came 1751 02:34:20,660 --> 02:34:24,630 as a substitute for Mr. Oyama, to relieve you of command. 1752 02:34:25,980 --> 02:34:29,590 - Don't talk nonsense. - No. I've waited for this. 1753 02:34:31,340 --> 02:34:34,630 And once you're here, I've nothing to reflect upon. 1754 02:34:35,940 --> 02:34:39,070 As the commander, I'll lead my troops 1755 02:34:39,260 --> 02:34:41,020 and attack Hill 203. 1756 02:34:41,380 --> 02:34:46,390 Two battalions are already assigned to me. Now it's up to you. 1757 02:34:46,620 --> 02:34:49,780 Nogi, what is all this nonsense in your head? 1758 02:34:50,500 --> 02:34:54,110 I only came here to help you. 1759 02:34:54,300 --> 02:34:57,460 No, it's not that. I ask you this. 1760 02:34:58,460 --> 02:35:00,620 Let me do it this way. 1761 02:35:04,140 --> 02:35:08,430 I've made three attacks 1762 02:35:08,620 --> 02:35:11,390 based on your plans. 1763 02:35:12,180 --> 02:35:16,270 Can I do it my way now? Or not? 1764 02:35:16,460 --> 02:35:18,220 - No! - Kodamo! 1765 02:35:18,420 --> 02:35:20,340 No, it' nothing, no, no. 1766 02:35:21,260 --> 02:35:23,830 Now I just can't let you die. 1767 02:35:25,500 --> 02:35:27,630 As I've already said, 1768 02:35:27,860 --> 02:35:30,150 the most decisive battle for my Manchurian army 1769 02:35:30,340 --> 02:35:32,630 will be against the main forces of infantry 1770 02:35:32,860 --> 02:35:34,350 under the command of Kuropatkin. 1771 02:35:34,900 --> 02:35:37,870 Kuropatkin is now most afraid of you 1772 02:35:38,060 --> 02:35:42,190 and your army, which stubbornly attacks Port Arthur. 1773 02:35:43,620 --> 02:35:45,670 The Battle of Mukden is approaching, 1774 02:35:45,860 --> 02:35:48,150 there you will be required. 1775 02:35:50,060 --> 02:35:54,830 Nogi, the fate of Japan will be decided. 1776 02:35:57,100 --> 02:36:02,350 Now you should be quiet and do exactly what I tell you. 1777 02:36:02,540 --> 02:36:06,310 Kodama, I'm not made of stone! 1778 02:36:08,300 --> 02:36:11,140 Nogi! There is no time 1779 02:36:11,340 --> 02:36:13,470 to look for a cure for your suffering and remorse. 1780 02:36:15,540 --> 02:36:17,830 The only thing I think about now is 1781 02:36:18,020 --> 02:36:19,550 how to win this war. 1782 02:36:21,260 --> 02:36:23,020 Only about that! 1783 02:36:31,740 --> 02:36:32,740 By the order of 1784 02:36:32,940 --> 02:36:35,470 commander Oyama, I was appointed 1785 02:36:35,660 --> 02:36:38,190 military adviser of Gen. Nogi. 1786 02:36:38,980 --> 02:36:39,950 Based on this, 1787 02:36:40,180 --> 02:36:42,750 I demand to redeploy the artillery. 1788 02:36:43,860 --> 02:36:45,670 First, 1789 02:36:45,860 --> 02:36:48,830 the heavy guns from the north eastern sector have to be moved here, 1790 02:36:49,060 --> 02:36:51,750 to Koachshishan mountain. 1791 02:36:52,340 --> 02:36:55,580 This way, we can stop the attack of the enemy. 1792 02:36:57,140 --> 02:36:59,060 Second, 1793 02:36:59,260 --> 02:37:01,070 as soon as we take Hill 203, 1794 02:37:01,260 --> 02:37:04,180 we will shell the enemy, 1795 02:37:04,380 --> 02:37:06,670 who will try to counter us, 1796 02:37:06,860 --> 02:37:10,180 with 280-mm guns with 15 minute intervals, day and night. 1797 02:37:11,100 --> 02:37:11,860 That is all. 1798 02:37:12,060 --> 02:37:13,790 - What is this? - What is happening? 1799 02:37:14,580 --> 02:37:16,740 Is it necessary to move the heavy artillery? 1800 02:37:17,060 --> 02:37:19,900 The current position in the north-eastern sector 1801 02:37:20,100 --> 02:37:22,180 is essential to the strategic plan. 1802 02:37:22,900 --> 02:37:25,220 If we lose these positions, we are threatened with a counterattack. 1803 02:37:26,580 --> 02:37:28,710 All your suffering is due to the enemy 1804 02:37:28,900 --> 02:37:30,430 hiding in the fortress. 1805 02:37:31,740 --> 02:37:34,740 If he comes out and attacks, we should be happy. 1806 02:37:34,980 --> 02:37:37,060 You told us to transport the guns, 1807 02:37:37,260 --> 02:37:39,180 but can you imagine the work required to install the carriages... 1808 02:37:39,380 --> 02:37:40,910 ...in such a short time... - You can handle it. 1809 02:37:41,780 --> 02:37:44,180 - In a single day. - But... 1810 02:37:46,420 --> 02:37:48,990 That's an order. 1811 02:37:51,060 --> 02:37:54,830 Place the guns in their new positions in 24 hours. 1812 02:37:55,020 --> 02:37:56,350 Chief Commander! 1813 02:37:56,540 --> 02:37:58,030 You say that the 280-mm guns have to cover the units 1814 02:37:58,260 --> 02:38:00,830 which will storm Hill 203. 1815 02:38:01,580 --> 02:38:04,150 But the fire of these guns will also hit our soldiers. 1816 02:38:04,980 --> 02:38:06,660 I've included some losses during the shelling 1817 02:38:06,860 --> 02:38:08,430 in my calculations. 1818 02:38:09,140 --> 02:38:11,430 The enemy conducts more successful counterattacks, 1819 02:38:11,620 --> 02:38:14,390 because they don't hesitate to shoot where their soldiers are. 1820 02:38:14,580 --> 02:38:17,060 There are differences between us and the Russian army! 1821 02:38:17,340 --> 02:38:18,990 It's impossible for guns to be fired 1822 02:38:19,180 --> 02:38:21,070 at the Emperor's subjects. 1823 02:38:26,340 --> 02:38:28,070 And who, until now, 1824 02:38:28,260 --> 02:38:30,990 was allowed to kill in vain so many of His Majesty's subjects? 1825 02:38:32,260 --> 02:38:34,630 Wasn't that you? 1826 02:38:37,700 --> 02:38:39,860 War means dedication. 1827 02:38:40,940 --> 02:38:43,310 We need to see it through to the end. 1828 02:38:46,420 --> 02:38:49,630 DECEMBER 5 1829 02:39:54,260 --> 02:39:56,470 Don't shoot! Don't shoot! 1830 02:39:56,660 --> 02:39:59,140 Stop it! You're shooting at us! 1831 02:40:10,380 --> 02:40:12,430 - I have no bullets! - Me too! 1832 02:40:12,900 --> 02:40:14,580 Forward! 1833 02:40:21,660 --> 02:40:22,790 Get down! 1834 02:40:24,780 --> 02:40:26,940 Damn, no bullets! 1835 02:40:29,380 --> 02:40:30,620 Shit! 1836 02:40:32,060 --> 02:40:33,390 You bastards! 1837 02:40:59,740 --> 02:41:03,220 Banzai! Banzai! Banzai... 1838 02:41:03,420 --> 02:41:11,830 3rd company, 27 regiment captured the south-western peak of Hill 203. 1839 02:41:26,980 --> 02:41:28,470 You Pig! 1840 02:41:46,980 --> 02:41:48,430 You bastard! 1841 02:41:56,660 --> 02:41:58,660 Bastard! 1842 02:42:12,380 --> 02:42:16,350 Take this, you damn flag! 1843 02:42:24,980 --> 02:42:26,870 It is ours! 1844 02:42:29,220 --> 02:42:31,620 Get out of here, you monkey! 1845 02:42:31,860 --> 02:42:33,150 Well, come on! 1846 02:42:40,380 --> 02:42:42,830 We're here! Banzai... 1847 02:42:43,020 --> 02:42:49,220 1st company, 28th regiment captured the north-eastern peak of Hill 203. 1848 02:42:54,020 --> 02:42:55,470 Hold on! 1849 02:42:57,700 --> 02:42:59,700 Just a little bit. A little bit. 1850 02:43:00,820 --> 02:43:02,230 Go on! 1851 02:43:02,540 --> 02:43:08,070 Consolidated 25th Regiment captured the top of Hill 203. 1852 02:43:13,580 --> 02:43:15,470 We're here! 1853 02:43:16,780 --> 02:43:17,750 - Messenger! - Yes! 1854 02:43:17,940 --> 02:43:19,860 - Telephone! - Yes! 1855 02:43:33,460 --> 02:43:37,830 Sir! There's a call from the top. 1856 02:43:38,020 --> 02:43:38,750 Excellent. 1857 02:43:42,460 --> 02:43:44,670 - Kodama, are you all right? - Yes. 1858 02:43:44,980 --> 02:43:46,710 I'm all right. 1859 02:43:52,660 --> 02:43:54,390 This is Kodama from the staff! 1860 02:43:54,580 --> 02:43:56,710 Is the pier of Port Arthur visible from there? 1861 02:44:01,700 --> 02:44:06,230 We see it! We clearly see some ships of the Russian squadron. 1862 02:44:07,180 --> 02:44:08,020 Excellent! 1863 02:44:08,220 --> 02:44:09,630 - Obo! " Yes! 1864 02:44:10,060 --> 02:44:11,660 Now we'll start shooting the enemy ships in the bay; 1865 02:44:11,860 --> 02:44:14,180 run and find a comfortable place for observation. 1866 02:44:40,700 --> 02:44:43,150 Finally, we captured it. 1867 02:45:04,380 --> 02:45:08,070 Kodama, Yasuske gave me these chestnuts. 1868 02:45:10,260 --> 02:45:13,470 Really? I'll take one. 1869 02:45:26,060 --> 02:45:30,780 I have bad teeth. 1870 02:45:54,020 --> 02:45:55,590 Battleship "Retvizan" got hit; it's on fire. 1871 02:45:55,940 --> 02:45:57,990 Yes, we hit "Retvizan". It caught fire. 1872 02:46:00,980 --> 02:46:02,110 Hill 203 was taken. 1873 02:46:02,820 --> 02:46:04,060 Hey, they captured it! 1874 02:46:04,260 --> 02:46:05,830 - Is that true? - Banzai! 1875 02:46:06,700 --> 02:46:07,620 Banzai! 1876 02:46:07,820 --> 02:46:09,390 They have done it! 1877 02:46:10,300 --> 02:46:16,340 Banzai! Banzai! Banzai... 1878 02:46:19,700 --> 02:46:22,910 Immediately after taking Hill 203 1879 02:46:23,140 --> 02:46:25,350 the heavy guns began shelling the Russian squadron 1880 02:46:25,540 --> 02:46:28,270 in the harbor of Port Arthur. 1881 02:46:29,220 --> 02:46:30,550 In addition to the battleships, 1882 02:46:30,740 --> 02:46:32,340 a few dozen cruisers were sunk. 1883 02:46:33,420 --> 02:46:35,900 The main task - the destruction of the squadron at Port Arthur - 1884 02:46:36,100 --> 02:46:38,910 was achieved. 1885 02:46:48,020 --> 02:46:55,590 Japan has won! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai... 1886 02:47:05,180 --> 02:47:06,630 Stop it! 1887 02:47:08,620 --> 02:47:10,030 What are you doing? 1888 02:47:10,220 --> 02:47:15,020 - They wanted to erase it. - My father was killed by Russians. 1889 02:47:15,500 --> 02:47:17,180 That is certainly true, but Professor Koga told us 1890 02:47:17,380 --> 02:47:18,830 that we shouldn't erase that. 1891 02:47:20,220 --> 02:47:22,620 Kids, you hear this bell? 1892 02:47:23,980 --> 02:47:28,620 Hill 203 at Port Arthur has finally been captured. 1893 02:47:33,300 --> 02:47:36,300 Professor Koga will soon return from the war. 1894 02:47:37,180 --> 02:47:39,660 This message is no longer needed. 1895 02:47:41,740 --> 02:47:46,380 Now your new teacher will be Mrs. Matsuo. 1896 02:47:48,980 --> 02:47:52,910 Professor Matsuo is engaged to Mr. Koga. 1897 02:47:54,300 --> 02:47:58,230 If you don't listen to her, Mr. Koga will then punish you. 1898 02:47:58,420 --> 02:47:59,990 Okay. 1899 02:48:04,020 --> 02:48:06,750 DECEMBER 15 1900 02:48:06,940 --> 02:48:09,070 The 3rd Army 1901 02:48:09,260 --> 02:48:11,630 launched a decisive attack 1902 02:48:11,820 --> 02:48:13,790 against the main fortress. 1903 02:48:14,340 --> 02:48:16,740 Obviously, the Japanese army is digging an underground tunnel. 1904 02:48:17,100 --> 02:48:19,910 Nothing. Let's discuss what we will do next. 1905 02:48:28,180 --> 02:48:34,110 11th Division captured the fortress on hill Tsukanshan. 1906 02:48:41,100 --> 02:48:42,260 Okay, I understand. 1907 02:48:42,580 --> 02:48:44,580 Commander, explosives with capsules 1908 02:48:44,820 --> 02:48:46,150 are placed at all the exits of the tunnel. 1909 02:48:46,340 --> 02:48:47,470 Okay! 1910 02:49:03,980 --> 02:49:05,030 Get up! 1911 02:49:05,940 --> 02:49:07,350 Get up! 1912 02:49:08,140 --> 02:49:09,710 Get inside! 1913 02:49:16,620 --> 02:49:18,430 Hey, a Japanese officer just entered! 1914 02:49:28,220 --> 02:49:29,430 Commander! 1915 02:49:30,060 --> 02:49:31,390 Commander, sir! 1916 02:49:31,940 --> 02:49:35,470 Commander, everything okay? What's wrong with you, commander? 1917 02:49:37,860 --> 02:49:38,350 Go and run! 1918 02:49:38,580 --> 02:49:40,550 - What's wrong with you? - I said, run! 1919 02:49:42,860 --> 02:49:44,070 Run! 1920 02:50:07,260 --> 02:50:08,670 Mother! 1921 02:50:08,900 --> 02:50:12,700 Give strength to me, your Ivan! 1922 02:51:16,540 --> 02:51:23,340 We won! Banzai! Banzai! 1923 02:51:32,300 --> 02:51:41,740 We are here! Here! Banzai! Banzai... 1924 02:51:45,020 --> 02:51:47,390 Faster! Don't fall behind! 1925 02:51:57,980 --> 02:52:01,670 Commander! Commander! 1926 02:52:13,420 --> 02:52:14,580 On the 26th of December, 9 divisions conquered the fortress of Port Arthur 1927 02:52:14,820 --> 02:52:17,110 The seizure of Erlunshan was the latest blow, 1928 02:52:17,300 --> 02:52:21,230 which led to the surrender of the fortress. 1929 02:52:22,220 --> 02:52:26,510 Thus ended the siege of Port Arthur. 1930 02:52:28,140 --> 02:52:30,980 On March 1905, 1931 02:52:31,180 --> 02:52:34,660 in the final battle between the Russian and Japanese armies, 1932 02:52:34,860 --> 02:52:36,620 in the great battle of Mukden, 1933 02:52:37,340 --> 02:52:40,180 the Japanese army won by a wide margin. 1934 02:52:40,820 --> 02:52:44,380 However, the Russian army of several hundred thousand soldiers 1935 02:52:44,580 --> 02:52:47,390 settled in the south of Changchun 1936 02:52:47,580 --> 02:52:50,030 and everything came to a standstill again. 1937 02:52:51,140 --> 02:52:54,590 The outcome of the Russo-Japanese war 1938 02:52:54,820 --> 02:52:57,300 now depended on the decisive naval battle, 1939 02:52:57,500 --> 02:53:00,980 which would include the Baltic squadron. 1940 02:53:06,900 --> 02:53:08,820 This naval battle 1941 02:53:09,020 --> 02:53:11,750 was won by an unexpected maneuver 1942 02:53:11,940 --> 02:53:13,780 of the flagship "Mikasa" 1943 02:53:13,980 --> 02:53:17,030 and a thirty-minute bombardment. 1944 02:53:17,260 --> 02:53:21,550 The battle ended two days after the destruction of the Baltic squadron. 1945 02:53:22,820 --> 02:53:29,150 Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! 1946 02:53:29,740 --> 02:53:36,190 Evening sky without clouds, the autumn wind is blowing. 1947 02:53:37,180 --> 02:53:43,980 Moonlight and cricket trilling. 1948 02:53:44,780 --> 02:53:51,660 How far way is my native sky... 1949 02:53:52,300 --> 02:53:59,820 Oh, my father and my mother, how are they doing? 1950 02:54:00,740 --> 02:54:07,780 Autumn leaves with running water. 1951 02:54:08,660 --> 02:54:15,590 Small drops of dew are trembling on the grass. 1952 02:54:16,540 --> 02:54:23,110 How far away is my native sky... 1953 02:54:23,620 --> 02:54:30,500 Oh, my father and my mother, how are they doing? 1954 02:54:31,620 --> 02:54:38,030 Evening sky without clouds, the autumn wind is blowing. 1955 02:54:38,780 --> 02:54:45,230 Moonlight and cricket trilling. 1956 02:54:45,780 --> 02:54:52,310 THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF JAPAN THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF RUSSIA 1957 02:55:51,140 --> 02:55:58,150 January 14, 1906. The Emperor's palace. Inaugural presentation by Nogi on the progress of the war. 1958 02:55:58,660 --> 02:56:02,270 Let me, your subject Maresuke 1959 02:56:02,460 --> 02:56:04,670 solemnly inform you. 1960 02:56:06,260 --> 02:56:11,790 Without my good merits, I was, on May 1904, 1961 02:56:12,020 --> 02:56:16,870 appointed commander of the 3rd Army. 1962 02:56:17,100 --> 02:56:21,580 I was entrusted with the capture of the fortress of Port Arthur. 1963 02:56:21,820 --> 02:56:23,550 In June, we set sail. 1964 02:56:23,780 --> 02:56:26,750 In July, we repelled an attack by the enemy and 1965 02:56:26,940 --> 02:56:29,910 then we attacked his forward position. 1966 02:56:30,460 --> 02:56:34,100 We pushed the enemy to their defense lines. 1967 02:56:34,820 --> 02:56:39,220 Together with our powerful fleet we have been able 1968 02:56:39,460 --> 02:56:43,470 to surround the fortress of Port Arthur. 1969 02:56:44,260 --> 02:56:48,030 Using the strategy of frontal attack, 1970 02:56:48,260 --> 02:56:51,710 we kept fighting and tried to break through to the fortress. 1971 02:56:51,940 --> 02:56:54,590 On the third part of November and early December, 1972 02:56:54,780 --> 02:56:58,310 we tried to capture Hill 203. 1973 02:56:59,260 --> 02:57:03,110 Finally, we took it and could sink 1974 02:57:03,300 --> 02:57:05,990 the enemy fleet, that was hiding in the bay. 1975 02:57:06,660 --> 02:57:10,060 January 1, 1905, we entered the fortress 1976 02:57:10,260 --> 02:57:16,060 and the enemy surrendered. 1977 02:57:16,260 --> 02:57:19,150 So it ended... 1978 02:57:28,020 --> 02:57:31,990 So it ended, the siege of the fortress. 1979 02:57:36,580 --> 02:57:39,350 In other words, 1980 02:57:39,540 --> 02:57:44,710 the plans of our army were carried out 1981 02:57:44,940 --> 02:57:51,190 thanks to your Majesty, thanks to the leadership of Command 1982 02:57:52,460 --> 02:57:55,380 and through the joint effort of all involved. 1983 02:57:58,500 --> 02:58:01,900 Within 16 months I've seen 1984 02:58:02,100 --> 02:58:07,350 how our officers and soldiers bravely fought 1985 02:58:07,540 --> 02:58:14,190 against a formidable foe, faithfully, courageously and honestly. 1986 02:58:24,500 --> 02:58:26,180 For soldiers... 1987 02:58:26,380 --> 02:58:28,700 For soldiers who are going to die, 1988 02:58:28,940 --> 02:58:31,510 their home, headquarters, orders and directives 1989 02:58:31,740 --> 02:58:33,470 do not matter. 1990 02:58:34,140 --> 02:58:36,190 At the bottom of a burning hell they become demons 1991 02:58:36,380 --> 02:58:38,460 and they feel only scorching pain! 1992 02:58:38,700 --> 02:58:40,110 And this suffering... 1993 02:58:40,300 --> 02:58:41,900 suffering of my soldiers 1994 02:58:42,100 --> 02:58:45,150 had to maintain the battle morale of General Nogi? 1995 02:59:00,460 --> 02:59:07,550 They threw themselves on the blades, bullets were killing them, 1996 02:59:11,820 --> 02:59:14,710 but they all shouted "Long Live! His Majesty"! 1997 02:59:21,380 --> 02:59:24,860 They died happily. 1998 02:59:29,180 --> 02:59:31,260 If I 1999 02:59:31,460 --> 02:59:37,180 hadn't told you this, I would never have peace. 2000 02:59:42,260 --> 02:59:49,300 However, I've used their dedication and courage 2001 02:59:49,500 --> 02:59:57,230 and sent them in half a year to their deaths in battles for Port Arthur. 2002 02:59:59,980 --> 03:00:04,070 These great sacrifices I will... 2003 03:00:08,220 --> 03:00:10,870 will... 2004 03:00:11,060 --> 03:00:14,780 I will weep for them till the day I die. 2005 03:01:39,660 --> 03:01:43,110 On July 1906 Kodama Gentaro suddenly died. 2006 03:01:43,300 --> 03:01:46,670 On October 1909 Ito Hirobumi was assassinated. 2007 03:01:46,860 --> 03:01:50,340 On July 1909 Emperor Meiji died. 2008 03:01:50,540 --> 03:01:52,300 In September of that year, 2009 03:01:52,500 --> 03:01:56,550 Nogi Maresuke and his wife, Shizuka, committed seppuku. 2010 03:01:59,460 --> 03:02:02,700 Writer: Kazuo Kasahara 2011 03:02:02,900 --> 03:02:05,980 Cinematographer: Masahiko Limura 2012 03:02:06,180 --> 03:02:09,230 Art Director: Hiroshi Kitagawa 2013 03:02:09,460 --> 03:02:12,620 Music: Takasumi Akiko 2014 03:02:12,820 --> 03:02:15,820 Director: Toshio Masuda 2015 03:02:16,020 --> 03:02:19,070 Cast: 2016 03:02:19,300 --> 03:02:22,430 Tatsuya Nakadai 2017 03:02:22,620 --> 03:02:25,830 Tetsuro Tanba 2018 03:02:26,060 --> 03:02:29,140 Teruhiko Aoi 2019 03:02:29,340 --> 03:02:32,470 Masako Natsume 2020 03:02:32,660 --> 03:02:35,740 Hisaya Morishige 2021 03:02:35,980 --> 03:02:39,030 Makoto Sate 2022 03:02:39,220 --> 03:02:42,780 Toshiro Mifune 2023 03:04:30,380 --> 03:04:34,670 Translation from the Russian subtitles: Bigvlad Translation edited: Warlord JVS. 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