Advance of the second army staff upon Yung Ching Possibly 1895

This photograph, "Advance of the second army staff upon Yung Ching," created by the Ordnance Survey Office around 1895, captures a moment during the Weihaiwei Campaign of the First Sino-Japanese War. The image showcases a column of figures, likely military personnel, advancing across a barren landscape towards a distant mountain range, emphasizing the strategic movements of the campaign. The photograph provides a glimpse into the logistical and tactical complexities of military operations during the late 19th century.