Gyangze:A Heroic Town

On April 5, 1904, the Britishinvaded Gyangze. TheTibetan army and civilianancient poeder guns and stones, andGyangze Zong Hill Castle became a for-tified point for defense. The British army cut off the watersupply, forcing the Tibetans to fetchdirty water and, in the end, drink theirown urine. The Tibetans persisted despite all diffi-culties. Unfortunately,the British blew uptheir ammuition depot. Having no wayout, the Tibetans fought with swords,spears, cudgels, and whatever they could