The ramparts of the second compagny of the second battation of the Japanese engineers on Kinshanting, E. of Wei-Hai-Wei Possibly 1895

This photograph, taken by the Ordnance Survey Office in 1895, depicts the Japanese engineers working on the ramparts at Kinshanting, near Wei-Hai-Wei. The image captures a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, with a group of engineers in the foreground working on the fortifications. The photograph offers a glimpse into the military operations of the First Sino-Japanese War, highlighting the logistical efforts involved in the construction of defensive structures. The image showcases the importance of engineering in warfare and provides a visual record of a significant moment in the history of Japan's military expansion.