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German soldier in China
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German soldier in China
German soldier in China, probably in the German concession in Tientsin (Tianjin). Date: C.1911
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Concession Guard Guarding Legation Rifle Rifles Sentry Tianjin Tientsin Weapon Europeans Weapons
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a German soldier standing guard in front of a wooden ammunition box, in the heart of the German Concession in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China, around 1911. The soldier, dressed in his full military uniform, is poised and alert, his rifle at the ready. The presence of multiple rifles and ammunition boxes nearby suggests that this was not an isolated post. The German Concession in Tientsin was established in 1858, following the Second Opium War, and was one of several foreign concessions in China. The European powers, including Germany, established these concessions as extraterritorial enclaves, where their citizens were subject to their own laws and jurisdiction. The German soldier's watchful gaze and the military paraphernalia surrounding him serve as a reminder of the complex political dynamics of the early 20th century in China. The period was marked by intense competition among European powers for influence and control over Chinese territory and resources. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of European soldiers stationed in China during this era. It also provides insight into the military might that was deployed to protect European interests in the region. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of China's interactions with the Western world in the 1910s.
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