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who suffered a near fatal wound. By 22 June 1900, the allies were out of food and down to less than 10 rounds of ammunition per man – except for the
Americans who had brought ample ammunition. But, "there was no thought of surrender," said Lieutenant Wurtzbaugh. "The intention was to fight to the
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Seymour turned his trains around and headed back toward
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fort and arsenal which inexplicably was nearly undefended by
Chinese soldiers. The foreign sailors and marines took refuge in the arsenal which contained a wealth of arms and ammunition and some food. Realizing its mistake in leaving the arsenal undefended, the Chinese army attempted to dislodge
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was shorter and ran through open country. Along the heavily populated river banks were Boxer-infested villages every one-half mile. Seymour's retreat down the Hai River was slow and difficult, covering only three miles the first day. Additional casualties included
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1308:. No. 36538. London. 20 August 1901. p. 4.
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British military personnel of the Taiping Rebellion
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1373:. No. 36738. London. 10 April 1902. p. 4.
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938:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004.
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1698:Works by or about Edward Seymour
1633:Thompson, Larry Clinton (2009).
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1163:"The China Relief Expedition"
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1639:. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.
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1304:"Admiral Seymour´s return".
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1168:. p. 11. Archived from
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1672:My Naval Career and Travels
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412:Crimean War
323:during the
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1761:1898–1899
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911:References
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852:Edward VII
814:Edward VII
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720:expedition
621:Inflexible
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478:lieutenant
390:midshipman
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372:Royal Navy
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297:Royal Navy
179:Inflexible
138:Royal Navy
124:Allegiance
114:Maidenhead
87:1840-04-30
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