Germany / China: The cruiser SMS Gefion of the Imperial German Navy which took part in the Battle of the Dagu (Taku) Forts during the Boxer Rebellion, June 16-17 1900. Colour lithograph, 1902

The Battle of Taku or Dagu Forts was a battle during the Boxer Rebellion between the Chinese military and allied Western and Japanese naval forces.

The Allies captured the forts after a brief but bloody battle.

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