Who did japan defeat in 1905 after having its territory threatened the previous year?

Japan defeated Russia in 1905 after having it's territory threatened in the previous year.

Japan handed Russia a devastating defeat, one that shocked the Western world and put the rest of the world on alert.

Thus, after Japan's victory, it was arguably the most dominant power in east Asia.

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