Changchow

Perhaps the most notable example is that at Changchow which was destroyed during the rebellion.

Buddhism and Buddhists in China Lewis Hodus

Tayan was evacuated two days after the fall of Changchow, leaving Nankin alone in their hands.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

Santajin established his force in a camp not far distant from Changchow, and engaged the rebels in almost daily skirmishes.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

Bayan now returned from a campaign in Mongolia to resume the chief conduct of the war, and he signalized his return by the capture of Changchow.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

The capture of Changchow was to be the next and crowning success of the campaign.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

From Liyang Major Gordon marched on Kintang, a town due north of Liyang, and about half-way between Changchow and Nankin.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

Kintang, by placing Gordon's force within striking distance of Changchow and its communications, would have compelled the rebels to suspend these operations and recall their forces.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

Changchow had consequently to be approached systematically by trenches, in the construction of which the Chinese showed themselves very skillful.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

By seizing this and the adjoining towns he hoped to cut the rebellion in two, and to be able to attack Changchow in the rear.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890

Changchow, while that chief himself returned to Nankin.

China Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890