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Admiral Heihachiro Togo

Admiral Heihachiro Togo was a prominent Japanese naval leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his pivotal role in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), especially the Battle of Tsushima, where he decisively defeated the Russian fleet. Togo's strategic skill and leadership elevated Japan's naval power, making it a major maritime force. His achievements helped establish Japan as a respected naval nation and contributed significantly to Japan's rise as a global power during that era.