Russia might have made better use of scarce resources without simply accepting defeat. Its sailors could have reinforced the army, while naval guns might have served as land artillery. Money and transport effort could also have strengthened the incomplete Trans-Siberian supply line. A force that could not be sustained at sea consumed resources that might have improved Russia's supportable campaign ashore.
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The land-and-rail alternative to a doomed fleet
The men, money, and guns sent by sea might have contributed more if Russia had reinforced its railway and land campaign instead.