Seymour's Column

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Seymour's Column
10-26 June 1900
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns
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Location: route from Tientsin to Peking, China
Combatants:
Mixed Naval Brigade Righteous Harmony Society
Qing Empire
Result: Allied victory
Medals:
3rd China War Medal
Clasps: Taku Forts, Defence of Legations, Relief of Pekin
Links:
Category: Seymour's Column

Summary

This was the first attempt at the relief of Peking in the 3rd China War. A force of 2,066 under Vice-Admiral Edward Seymour met fierce opposition and was forced to retreat to the Hsi-ku Arsenal. They were later assisted to return to Tientsin.

External Links

Boxer Rebellion Wikipedia
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India - Seymour's Column www.archive.org