The Chinese fort, which, unlike many other Xinjiang locations, was located inside of the town, rather than outside of it, fell within a few days.

During all of the initial maneuvers, the Chinese forts had not shown any sign of life.

La Galissonnière came under fire from the Chinese forts at the entrance to the river, received several hits, and was forced to withdraw.

But at 1 a.m., the Chinese forts opened fire.

Derappe's guns did their best to support them, splitting their fire between the Chinese fort and the enemy skirmishers across the river.

Ten minutes later the column reached a deep and nearly vertical ravine, with a Chinese fort on the other side.

After an engagement lasting just under an hour, the Chinese fort was destroyed and a large explosion was observed by the Americans.

The area was once a Chinese fort and administrative center.

Under such circumstances, Salcedo's effort to blockade the Chinese fort seemed fruitless.

Then the major assault took place on the main Chinese forts.