17 juin 1900 - At 3:25pm, the ships from the Eight-Nation Alliance start bombardment of the Taku Forts in China and begin an invasion
Description:
An ultimatum, sent the night before, had expired at 2:00. Ninety minutes into the battle, ammunition magazines inside the forts were destroyed and the defenders surrendered the next day.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 juin 1900
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 125 ans