The Battle of Tsushima was a major naval battle fought between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Russian Navy during the Russo-Japanese War in May 1905. This decisive confrontation took place in the Tsushima Strait, where Japan's modern fleet showcased its superior tactics and technology. The battle resulted in a significant victory for Japan, marking the first time an Asian power defeated a European nation in modern warfare. The outcome of the battle had far-reaching consequences, establishing Japan as a formidable military power and altering the balance of power in East Asia. The defeat also led to the decline of the Russian Empire, contributing to political unrest and eventually the Russian Revolution of 1917.