There was also the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 fought in China by an 8-Nation Delegation (Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America). The UK had the Lee-Speed (I believe) and the U.S had the Krag Jorgensen. I had a Great Grandfather that was in this delegation (14th Infantry Regiment). There was much competition and showing off among the nations. Russia appeared to be the biggest bully and France was a bit snobbish. The Yanks were just a bit cocky.  ;D

Below is a photo of soldiers from the delegation. Russia is not represented in this photo. Note that the UK had overall command. In this photo there was some competition going on. The US sent one of the tallest soldiers it had. The UK soldier is stretching his neck the best he can. In order: UK, US, Australia (UK), India (UK), Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Japan.

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Here is another photo. UK on the left in the back row. US on the right in the front row.

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