Japanese Outpost On The Yalu River (1904 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the intensity of battle in this riveting black and white film from 1904, depicting a reenactment of a skirmish from the Russo-Japanese War. Witness the action unfold as Japanese soldiers defend their outpost on the Yalu River, engaging in rifle drills and raising their flag. Follow the gripping scenes of "The Attack," "The Capture," and "The Retreat," as the conflict escalates with cannon fire, infantry skirmishes, and dramatic flag replacements. Shot from a single camera position, this historical reenactment offers a captivating glimpse into the realities of warfare in the early 20th century.

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I., Kleine, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1904) Skirmish between Russian and Japanese advance guards. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73120200