Beleaguered in Peking : the Boxer's War Against the Foreigner
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True, they have been ably helped in this task from time to time by both Russian and British marines, but the post was theirs, and to them belongs preeminently the glory of holding the position that, like the Su Wang Fu, was a key to the place of last stand — the British legation. In the brilliant sortie on the night of July 3, led by Captain Myers, both Russian and British marines took part, and, although the credit has usually been attributed to the Americans, Eng- lish and Russians are equall...y deserving. When on the point of springing over our barricade to attack the Chinese position. Captain Myers ad- dressed his men with ringing words of encour- agement. The Chinese had their first intimation of his movement when they were saluted with a deaf- ening yell directly under their barricade, for our little force gave a tremendous shout, as instructed, as they rushed around the one open side and clambered over the breastwork. Many of the Chinese fled, but the remainder i86 BELEAGUERED IN PEKING poured a hot fire into the ranks of the invaders, Privates Turner and Thomas of the Americans being instantly killed by bullets, as reported, and Robert Colunan, 3rd, l65^yrs.
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