Before Tsushima, critics viewed Togo's campaign as ineffective while the Russian fleet remained in harbour. Some protests called for his dismissal or for him to commit seppuku. His decisive victory at Tsushima was not treated as inevitable beforehand.
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Togo faced criticism before Tsushima
Admiral Togo faced pressure before Tsushima because the Russian fleet had not yet come out to be defeated.