3rd China War
Also known as the The Boxer Rebellion.
This article is only concerned with the role of British India in the conflict.
| 3rd China War | |
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| 1898-1901 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| Location: China | |
| Combatants: | |
| Eight Nation Alliance | Righteous Harmony Society Qing Empire |
| Result: Allied victory | |
| Medals: 3rd China War Medal Clasps: Taku Forts, Defence of Legations, Relief of Pekin | |
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| Category: 3rd China War | |
Summary
The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (Yìhétuán) known in English as Boxers was a peasant organisation in Shandong Province responding to fiscal crises and natural disasters which they blamed on the presence of foreigners in China. Initially suppressed by the Qing dynasty they were later encouraged as part of a movement to expel foreign powers which had imposed an open-door policy on China. Christians were massacred and foreign legations in Beijing were besieged.
A relief force under Vice-Admiral Edward Seymour attempted to reach Beijing but was force to turn back. This was followed by an international force, under Lieutenant-General Alfred Gaselee acting as the commanding officer, called the Eight-Nation Alliance which raised the legation siege and occupied Beijing. The Qing government was forced to sign the Boxer Protocol in September 1901 and pay a huge indemnity to the allied powers.
External Links
Boxer Rebellion Wikipedia
Wikipedia
The Boxer Rebellion www.youshihou.home
Historical Books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India - Events in China up to 1900 www.archive.org
