Siege of Tsingtao

In 1914, Europe was not the only continent coming to terms with a new form of conflict. Through a mix of complex alliances and global ambition, the war had spread to northern China, where the German-held port of Tsingtao became a key battleground. To strike a blow at Kaiser Wilhelm''s naval forces, Britain and its ally Japan lay siege to the port during October and November. In The Siege of Tsingt...