General Tatsumi's column storming Peony Hill before 1899

"General Tatsumi's Column Storming Peony Hill," a black and white photograph by the Ordnance Survey Office, depicts a dramatic scene from the Battle of T'ai-yuan, a military engagement during the Boxer Rebellion. The image shows a column of Japanese soldiers charging up a hill, smoke and debris swirling around them. The soldiers are armed with rifles and bayonets, and their faces are set in grim determination. The photograph captures the intensity and chaos of battle, and offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese history.