Boxer Rebellion (2 Viewers)

[Artillery_crazy]

Nice. I just ordered the US figures. thank you for the notice. these guys have Krag rifles, so they are part of the Army Infantry relief force. the Marines carried Lee straight-pull rifles, or what ever they could get after that, in the Legations.

Hi Madic,
Not sure the source of your note related to the Marines as carrying Lee straight pull rifles, the source I have gives them and the infantry all maning Krag-Jorgensen .30 cal magazine rifles.(Osprey Men at Arms Series - The Boxer Rebellion ). It aslo states that protecting the Legation we had 56 marines and sailors from the battleship Oregon and the cruiser Newark. As to the relief column the US contributed the 1st,2nd,5th,8th,9th,14th,15th,24th and 25th Infantry Regiments, the 1st,3rd,6th and 9th Cavalry Regiments, the 6th and 7th Artillery Regiments, the Signal Corps, Enginner, Medical support and 500 Marines and sailors from the ships of the US Far Eastern Squadron.
Cheers
A_C

 

[breslau]

In front of the German Legation, Peking early 1900. Just prior to the murder of Minister von Ketteler, the garrison was strengthened by the arrival of 50 marines from Tsingtau commanded by Oberleutnant Alfred Graf von Soden.

 

[Medic 314/79th]

Hi Madic,
Not sure the source of your note related to the Marines as carrying Lee straight pull rifles, the source I have gives them and the infantry all maning Krag-Jorgensen .30 cal magazine rifles.(Osprey Men at Arms Series - The Boxer Rebellion ). It aslo states that protecting the Legation we had 56 marines and sailors from the battleship Oregon and the cruiser Newark. As to the relief column the US contributed the 1st,2nd,5th,8th,9th,14th,15th,24th and 25th Infantry Regiments, the 1st,3rd,6th and 9th Cavalry Regiments, the 6th and 7th Artillery Regiments, the Signal Corps, Enginner, Medical support and 500 Marines and sailors from the ships of the US Far Eastern Squadron.
Cheers
A_C

The Navy and Marine Corps was issued The Model 1895 Lee magazine rifle. the Army used the Krag.
I'm sure those Marines in the legation and in parts of China all had to make due with whatever they could find as their rifles became unservicable, or ran out of ammunition. when the trouble started, Marines form several parts of China headed to Peking, as did contingents from the Philippines. as well as the 9th Infantry. in addition, General Adna Chaffee was dispatched with the units I listed as part of the main international relief forces. within his command of these full regiments I list, he did have added support units, and other smaller parts of other units. perhaps those you mention. it was an ad hoc assembly of all available troops, including more Marines. many from ship contingents. Sailors and Marines,would have embarked originally with the 1895 Lee rifle. so the figures shown that i have ordered, since carrying Krag rifles, are more than likely US Army troops. I'm sure if a sailor or Marines rifle was lost or damaged and he could not procure another, he may have been able to find a Krag. but as issued to units, the Navy and Marines carried the 1895 Lee straight pull rifle. my source are military and national archives, as well as unit histories. Your not wrong. many parts of many units you list were there. and I'm sure the Marines used whatever rifles they could when in the legation, and facing being overrun. When the US Model 1903 rifle was adopted, both the Marines, Navy, and Army used that rifle.

 

[Dragoon]

As German TM dealer I asked for the flagbearer shown on this famous painting as an upcoming TM figure...they will think about it, it would be "a good idea"

Looks like the Germans can also use an officer figure. - This might be the line that breaks my current JJD only addiction.

 

[breslau]

Awarded Imperial Germany's highest award the Pour le Mérite in September 1900 for his role in the defence of the legations, then Oberleutnant Alfred Graf von Soden and his non-commissioned officers at the German Legation just prior to the siege. Photo originally published in Der Krieg in China (1901)

 

[breslau]

Awarded Imperial Germany's highest award the Pour le Mérite in September 1900 for his role in the defence of the legations, then Oberleutnant Alfred Graf von Soden and his non-commissioned officers at the German Legation just prior to the siege. Photo originally published in Der Krieg in China (1901)

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von Soden is pictured third from the right

 

[The Military Workshop]

Awarded Imperial Germany's highest award the Pour le Mérite in September 1900 for his role in the defence of the legations, then Oberleutnant Alfred Graf von Soden and his non-commissioned officers at the German Legation just prior to the siege. Photo originally published in Der Krieg in China (1901)

Interesting to note well known German officer Paul Von Lettow-Vorbeck was also in China fighting the boxers. However seems he did not like the nature of the guerrilla style fighting and thought it not good for discipline. Soon after he was in East Africa where he made his name.

 

[breslau]

Awarded Imperial Germany's highest award the Pour le Mérite in September 1900 for his role in the defence of the legations, then Oberleutnant Alfred Graf von Soden and his non-commissioned officers at the German Legation just prior to the siege. Photo originally published in Der Krieg in China (1901)

Interesting to note well known German officer Paul Von Lettow-Vorbeck was also in China fighting the boxers. However seems he did not like the nature of the guerrilla style fighting and thought it not good for discipline. Soon after he was in East Africa where he made his name.

Yes von Lettow-Vorbeck served with Field Marshal Alfred Count von Waldersee's 15,000 strong Ostasiatischen ExpeditionKorps which arrived after the siege in Peking was lifted. Waldersee's command of a multi-nation force made him the first allied supreme commander of the 20th century and, like von Soden, he too was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his service in China.

TM need a German officer for this series. Depicting von Soden (described by the German and western press of the time as the 'Hero of Peking') or von Lettow-Vorbeck would be great given the central role Germany played.

Löwe von Afrika:

 

[sapper]

Just purchased the Boxer Rebellion figures and have been working on the setting for a while. I've got to figure out the best way to hide the bases as I want a paving type base. I'm also going to get a couple of Russians which will be high up on a ledge behind the building walls. Greg.

 

[breslau]

Greg - you're so quick off the mark. The dio looks great. Make sure you post final photos when finished. By any chance did you get the TGM figure of USMC Daniel Daly (CLUB023)? It should go well with the TM figures.

 

[sapper]

The Germans are very nice figures Rob, no doubt you will be getting some. Most of the diorama had been built in anticipation all I did was add the figures and building. The difficult part will be hiding the bases so it looks just like paving. Still got to figure that out. I believe the Russians will be coming later this month. No I had not seen the figure you showed. Maybe a possible acquisition? Regards Greg.

 

[breslau]

The Germans are very nice figures Rob, no doubt you will be getting some. Most of the diorama had been built in anticipation all I did was add the figures and building. The difficult part will be hiding the bases so it looks just like paving. Still got to figure that out. I believe the Russians will be coming later this month. No I had not seen the figure you showed. Maybe a possible acquisition? Regards Greg.

Greg - mine are already ordered from Brett. If you have yours, mine should be in the shop as well.

From memory the TGM boxer figure was released in November 2018 and is still available on their website. I got mine from Brett hoping TGM would start a boxer rebellion series (hopefully they still will) but the TM figures look great and they will do for the time being. Glad you like them. Rob

 

[NZGary]

I have 12 of the TM Boxer figures arriving tomorrow from Brett. I tried TM figures a couple of weeks ago with a few Mongols. I was very impressed.

I already have around 60 Regal Enterprises Boxer figures ( US, Japanese, Austrians Italians, international gun, Boxers and a great Chinese Imperial Army Dragon gun with 6 ox team limber). I also have 16 Boxers from Heritage Miniatures, some Beau Guest Italians and the TG figure plus a couple of WB Britain's US Marines.

Of course the different figures will not all fit together but they do look good in a cabernet and I can make some photo shots work.

I will add some Russians and Hope TM do some Brits and French.

It's great when manufacturers bring something new to the market.

Gary

 

[Horus]

Just caught up on this thread Greg and you've got a good looking scene going on there. well done mate :salute::

Steve

 

[sapper]

Some upgraded progress on diorama. Cutouts in balsa groundwork will be filled with red coloured scatter to hide bases. Russian figures will be added high up behind the building wall. The next time I post will be the finished diorama. Greg.

 

[sapper]

Updated Boxer Rebellion photos.

 

[FrankDrake]

Great pictures

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Very nice Dio.....congrats!
Cheers
A_C:salute::

 

[King & Country]

Very nice Dio.....congrats!
Cheers
A_C:salute::

That ‘Streets of Old Hong Kong’ building makes a great backdrop!
Andy.

 

[29 Let's Go]

Greg,
Very nice action figures. I see why you are collecting them. Your diorama makes them come alive. Look forward to more postings.

Steve