The British Marines Nordenfelt in action

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The British Marines Nordenfelt in action

The British Marines Nordenfelt in action defending the legation from balcony of the British Ministers house, which overlooked the imperial canal during the Siege of Peeking, also known as The Battle of Beijing, or historically the Relief of Peking. It was fought on 14??15 August 1900 in Beijing, in which the Eight-Nation Alliance, led by the British, relieved the siege of the Beijing Legation Quarter during the Boxer Rebellion. Date: 1900

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Action Balcony Beijing Boxer Canal Defending Legation Marines Ministers Overlooking Peeking Rebellion Siege 14th 15th Nordenfelt

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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Siege of Peking, also known as the Battle of Beijing or the Relief of Peking, which took place on August 14-15, 1900. The image depicts British Marines manning the Nordenfelt guns from the balcony of the British Minister's residence, overlooking the imperial canal. During the Boxer Rebellion, the legation quarter in Beijing was under siege by the Boxer militia, who sought to drive out foreign influence from China. The British, leading the Eight-Nation Alliance, launched a daring relief expedition to save the besieged diplomats and civilians. The Marines' position on the balcony provided a strategic vantage point to defend against the advancing enemy forces. The Nordenfelt gun, a rapid-firing, magazine-fed, multi-barreled weapon, was a formidable addition to their arsenal, enabling them to deliver a devastating volume of fire. The successful relief of the legation quarter marked a turning point in the Boxer Rebellion, ultimately leading to the defeat of the rebellion and the restoration of foreign influence in China. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the British Marines during this pivotal moment in history.

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