Tungchow

Two days later, however, the French, who were leading in the continued march on Peking, found themselves opposed by a large force of Chinese, congregated at the bridge which crosses the river at a place known as Palikao, west of Tungchow. Here, after a brief encounter, the Chinese were scattered, and the Allies, after capturing the bridge and surrounding country, found themselves in command of the road which leads to Peking.