From Libau to Tsushima A narrative of the voyage of Admiral Rojdestvensky's fleet to eastern seas, including a detailed account of the Dogger Bank incident

"From Libau to Tsushima" by Evgenii Sigizmundovich Politovskii is a historical narrative from the early 1900s that recounts Admiral Rojdestvensky's fleet's journey from Libau to Tsushima and the Russo-Japanese War. Written by an engineer-in-chief who died in combat, the account shares personal observations and experiences, giving a unique view of the historical journey. The book begins by describing the fleet's leaving preparations, including the crew's goodbyes, and the initial challenges at sea. Politovskii writes honestly about the fleet's operations, their fear of enemy mines, and their worries as they move through Europe. The narrative highlights the ships' tense atmosphere and the difficulties of naval warfare, creating a vivid impression of Russia's naval attempts and their eventual struggles in the Eastern seas.