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Allied Council of War
BOXER REBELLION A council-of-war at Peking between the leaders of the Allied forces Date: September 1900
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Allied Boxer Council Forces Leaders Peking Rebellion
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This striking photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of Asia and the world: the Allied Council of War in Peking during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion in September 1900. The image features a group of prominent military leaders from various Allied nations, gathered around a large table, deep in deliberation. The room is filled with an air of intense concentration and purpose, as these men strategize on the next steps to take in quelling the rebellion that had been raging in China for over a year. The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising, was a violent anti-foreigner movement that began in 1898 and reached its peak in 1900. The rebellion was fueled by a combination of anti-imperialist sentiment, religious fervor, and xenophobia. The rebellion posed a significant threat to the foreign communities in China, particularly in Peking, and the Allied powers responded with a military intervention. The Allied Council of War was a crucial meeting where the leaders of the Allied forces discussed their plans for the final assault on the Forbidden City, the imperial palace complex in Peking. The meeting was presided over by British General Sir Alfred Gaselee, who is seen seated at the head of the table in the photograph. Other notable figures present include French General Alfred Michaud, American Admiral Robert Shufeldt, and German General Alfred von Waldersee. This photograph is a testament to the international cooperation and determination that was required to put down the Boxer Rebellion and restore order in China. It is a powerful reminder of a significant historical event that shaped the course of Asian and world history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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