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British Military Campaign to Tibet - 100 yards run
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British Military Campaign to Tibet - 100 yards run
100 yards run for Chinese troops, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was concerned over Russian influence and supposed advance toward the border. The expedition eventually gained a number of concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time, but whether the effort was worth the return is certainly up for debate. This album came by direct descent from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service (Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald). The photographs show various elements of the expedition: military, monasteries, scenery, towns and locals. Date: 1904
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In this photograph from 1904, we witness a pivotal moment during the British Military Campaign to Tibet, known as the Tibet Expedition. This campaign, which saw a British military force brush aside Tibetan defenses to capture Lhasa, was launched from India under the sanction of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India. The expedition was instigated due to concerns over Russian influence and their supposed advance toward the border. The image portrays Chinese troops participating in a 100-yard run, a common military training exercise. The event took place during the expedition, which eventually gained a number of concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return remains a topic of debate. This fascinating album, which contains a wealth of photographs from the expedition, has come down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, who served as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service. Accompanying Younghusband was a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald. The photographs in this album offer a unique glimpse into the expedition, revealing various elements of the military, monasteries, scenic landscapes, towns, and locals. They provide a valuable historical record of this little-known campaign and offer insights into the political and military dynamics of the time. This photograph, in particular, showcases the determination and discipline of the Chinese troops involved in the expedition, as they participate in a physical training exercise. The image is a testament to the military preparations and the complexities of the larger geopolitical situation that unfolded during the British Military Campaign to Tibet in 1904.
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