The Tartar General of Mukden (Shenyang), China
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The Tartar General of Mukden (Shenyang), China
Fing-tun, The Tartar General of Mukden (now called Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province in China) - forced to withdraw from the town during the Russo-Japanese War by the Russian Admiral Alexieff. Date: circa 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Liaoning Mukden Nominal Russo Shenyang Tartar
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of defeat for the Tartar General Fing-tun as he bids farewell to his residence in Mukden (now Shenyang), the capital city of Liaoning Province in China, during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904. The Tartar General, a nominal commander of the local Chinese forces, is seen standing outside his house, deep in thought, as Russian Admiral Alexieff's troops advance towards the city. The image conveys a sense of melancholy and resignation, as the General prepares to withdraw from Mukden in the face of overwhelming Russian and Japanese military power. The photograph provides a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in Chinese history, as the country was forced to cede territory to foreign powers in the aftermath of the war. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of imperial expansion and geopolitical upheaval in East Asia.
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