JAPAN TO STAGE DEFENCE PAGEANT.
POWER TO BEAT BACK INVADING FORCE. TOKIO 1 ,. April 29.—Coincident with the United -States fleet manoeuvres ' n the Pacific, it is understood that the Japanese navy will demonstrate its power of attack against an invading armada. The occasion will he the anniversary of the battle of Tsushima, May 27, tho naval engagement in- the Sea of Japan in which tho Japanese forces swept tlie Russian fleet from the water during the Russo-Japanese war early in this century.’ There will be a reproduction of Admiral Togo’s onslaught, which is the great naval feat of the Japanese people to date. A large airplane section will participate in the manoeuvres, which are intended fo demonstrate the Japanese ability lu defend their shores from an enemy. The prince regent will accompany the licet.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16781, 14 July 1925, Page 9
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134JAPAN TO STAGE DEFENCE PAGEANT. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16781, 14 July 1925, Page 9
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