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Which war was the first time a non-European power defeated one of Europe’s great powers?

Retry Correct Incorrect The Russo-Japanese War took place between 1904-1905 after Russia tried to take control of Manchuria. Russia deployed approximately 2 million troops while Japan only deployed 400,000. Despite the obvious size different, Japan won in a shocking upset.

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Which war was the first time a non-European power defeated one of Europe’s great powers?

• French-Algerian War
• Cuban-American War
• Russo-Japanese War
• Boer War