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China, Qingdao ( Tsingtao ): Photo from ca. 1904, depicting the famous Diederichsstein.
Authentic photograph from ca. 1904. Size: 5,8 x 4 inches, mounted on cardboard, size: 6,5 x 5,4 inches.
Admiral Otto von Diederichs (1843-1918) as commander of the German troops in Kiautschou was - under presence of Prince Henry from Prussia - honoured with this monument.
In 1897. November 14th, the German troops under Admiral von Diederichs occupy the Bay of Kiautschou ( in English sometimes spelled Kiauchow) "without spilling any blood". The event was justified by the previous assassination of two German missionaries (Ries and Henle) in China.
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