As a result , the Kaiser determined an expeditionary force would be sent to China to reinforce the East Asia Squadron .
Led by the British Admiral Edward Seymour , these men attempted to reach Peking but were forced to stop in Tientsin due to heavy resistance .
The Kaiser determined an expeditionary force would be sent to China to reinforce the East Asia Squadron .
Led by the British Admiral Edward Seymour , these men attempted to reach Peking but were forced to stop in Tientsin due to heavy resistance .