The Eight-Nation Alliance's war of aggression against China refers to the armed war of aggression against China on May 28, 1900 (the 26th year of Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty) composed of eight major countries, led by Britain, Russia, Japan, France, Italy, the United States, Germany, and Austria. The war ended in defeat for the Qing Dynasty and led to the signing of the Treaty of Xincho, which humiliated China and other countries. So, how many troops did the Eight-Nation Coalition put into this war?
What we need to be clear about is that the strength of the Eight-Nation Coalition is not static, but constantly changing over the course of the war. According to historical records, the strength of the Eight-Nation Coalition was relatively small in the early days of the war, but as the war continued, various countries continued to increase their troops, resulting in an increase in the total strength of the coalition forces.
Specifically, the forces invested by each country are as follows:
Britain: As one of the most powerful countries in the world at the time, Britain occupied an important position in the Eight-Nation Alliance. The British were known for their strong navy and army, and they played an important role throughout the war. The British invested a considerable proportion of the forces of the entire Eight-Nation Alliance. 10,000 in the Army, 2020 in the Marine Corps.
* :* also sent a considerable number of troops to join the Eight-Nation Alliance. These armies consisted mainly of infantry and cavalry, and they showed tenacious combat effectiveness in the war. 12,400 in the Army and 750 in the Marine Corps.
Japan: Japan had the largest number of troops in the Eight-Nation Alliance, and their army was known for its well-equipped and well-trained soldiers. The Japanese army also played an important role in the war. 20,300 in the Army and 540 in the Marine Corps.
France: France also sent a significant number of troops to join the Eight-Nation Alliance. These armies, consisting mainly of infantry and artillery, showed excellent combat effectiveness in the war. 390 in the Marine Corps and 3130 in the Army.
Other countries, such as Italy, the United States, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, also sent a certain number of troops to join the Eight-Nation Alliance. There are about 4,700 people in total. These armies, although small in size, also played a role in the war.
Based on the above information, we can see that the total strength of the Eight-Nation Coalition is 49,360 people. Although the exact number may vary depending on the historical source, it is certain that the Eight-Nation Coalition invested a certain amount of troops in this war, which caused great pressure and threat to the Qing Dynasty at that time. This also reflected the grim situation and challenges faced by the Qing Dynasty at that time.