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Russia's Secret Plan to Invade China: 1900-1901 Military Archives Revealed

This video dives into a shocking historical document: the Russian Empire's top-secret military archives from 1900-1901, detailing their invasion of China during the Boxer Rebellion. Compiled by the Jilin Academy of Social Sciences, these records expose how Tsar Nicholas II personally orchestrated a massive military campaign, mobilizing 150,000 troops across 12 military districts under the guise of 'protecting the railway.' You'll uncover the brutal truth behind Russia's imperial ambitions in Manchuria and the fierce Chinese resistance that pushed back. Watch to understand how these declassified files rewrite history—revealing a war of conquest hidden for over a century.