Takeo Hirose, considered the first modern military god, died a dramatic death in battle during the "Port Arthur Blockade Operation"

On March 27th, 1904 (Meiji 37), Lieutenant Commander Hirose Takeo was killed in action during the Port Arthur blockade operation. For those who know him, the line "Where is Sugino? Where is Sugino?" may be more famous than his name. However, many people may be wondering who Hirose was and who Sugino was, so let's take a look at each point. Hirose Takeo / Collection of the National Diet Library Secure Port Arthur, the Russian Fleet's settlement F…