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Siege of Tsingtao

1914 • Shandong Belagerung

Historical Overview

The only major land battle between Japanese and German forces.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Japanese/British victory.

Empire of Japan

  • Commander: Kamio Mitsuomi
  • Strength: ca. 23.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

German Empire

  • Commander: Alfred Meyer-Waldeck
  • Strength: ca. 4.000
  • Casualties: ca. 700

Strategic Context

Japanese ultimatum to surrender the Kiautschou leased territory.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records