In the late Qing Dynasty, China was plunged into unprecedented internal and external troubles. The Taiping Rebellion and the Twist Army Rebellion were turbulent, and the aggression and oppression of the Western powers became more and more serious. The late Qing army, as a key force, played a vital role at this moment. However, due to incomplete and misunderstood historical records, the image of the late Qing army was often distorted and deified. Through the combing and analysis of historical facts and documents, we will reveal the true face of the army in the late Qing Dynasty, in order to correct the misunderstanding of historical truth.
1. The formation and establishment of the army in the late Qing Dynasty.
In the late Qing Dynasty, the Eight Banners Army, as the main force of the national army, could no longer meet the needs of the country. Therefore, the Qing Dynasty began to pay attention to local regimental training and the formation of green battalions. These armies are based on battalions and are usually commanded by commanders, lieutenants, and generals. The scale ranges from thousands to hundreds, reflecting the complexity and severity of the late Qing Dynasty.
2. Training and equipment of the army in the late Qing Dynasty.
Due to the aggression of the Western powers, the Qing Dynasty began to pay attention to the training and equipment renewal of the army. Although traditional cold weapons are still in use, firearms have become the main equipment. However, due to the lag in technology and insufficient production capacity, the equipment level of the army in the late Qing Dynasty was relatively low. At the same time, there is a lack of effective training and organization, and the combat effectiveness of the army is relatively weak.
3. The combat performance of the late Qing army.
In many battles during the late Qing period, the late Qing army performed well. For example, in the Second Opium War, the Qing army showed tenacious fighting spirit and high tactical level in the battles to defend Dagukou and Tianjin. However, during the Taiping Rebellion, the army suffered a major initial setback, although the uprising was eventually put down. These battles showed the advantages and disadvantages of the late Qing army.
4. The social status and influence of the late Qing army.
As a key force, the army of the late Qing Dynasty had a high status and influence in society. The military is seen as a noble profession, but it is also a position of great responsibility. Although due to the relatively low level of technology and training, the social status of military personnel is affected to a certain extent.
V. Conclusions. 
Through the combing and analysis of historical facts and documents, we can get a glimpse of the true face of the army in the late Qing Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, the country was faced with a severe situation of internal and external troubles, and a strong army was needed to defend it. At the same time, social concepts and institutional factors also affect the social status of military personnel.