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CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya leading his troops
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CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. The Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya leading his troops
CHINA: BOXER REBELLION.
The Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya leading his troops in the attack against a Chinese walled city while British forces attack from the left and French forces approach from the right in Tianjin, China. Color lithograph by Torajiro Kasai, 1900
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1900 Anti Immigrant Anti West Attack Battle Battlefield Bayonet Bearer Boxer Rebellion British Cavalry China Chinese Ching Dynasty Colonel Combat Commander Eight Nation Alliance Flag Fortification Japanese Kasai Rising Sun Smoke Standard Bearer Sword Tianjin Torajiro Wall Walled Westernization Wounded
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CHINA - BOXER REBELLION - A Historic Clash of Nations
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the Boxer Rebellion in Tianjin, China. The image showcases the Japanese commander, Colonel Awaya, fearlessly leading his troops into battle against a Chinese walled city. As smoke billows from the battlefield, British forces launch their attack from the left while French forces approach from the right. The lithograph by Torajiro Kasai, created in 1900 amidst rising tensions and anti-western sentiments, vividly portrays this clash between East and West. It serves as a powerful reminder of an era marked by conflict and resistance to foreign influence. In this turn-of-the-century scene, we witness soldiers armed with bayonets and swords engaged in combat within the fortifications of an ancient city. The Eight-Nation Alliance flag proudly waves above them as they fight for control over China's destiny. Amidst this chaotic battleground lies a deeper narrative of Westernization versus tradition. The wounded bearers of both sides symbolize not only physical casualties but also cultural clashes that defined this period. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, let us reflect on its significance beyond mere military strategy. It represents an era where nations clashed over power dynamics and ideologies; where anti-immigrant sentiments fueled conflicts; where East met West in a struggle for dominance. This photograph print is not just a visual record but also an invitation to explore complex narratives that shaped our world at the dawn of
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