Many parts of the world saw fighting during the First World War. Describe the siege of Tsingtao.

One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
- Germany controlled the port as a naval base.
- Japan demanded that Germany hand over the port and Germany refused.
- 20000 Japanese troops and some warships began bombardment.
- Britain sent a force to support Japan and to keep an eye on them.
- The port was well defended by trenches and fortifications.
- The Germans held out for over two months.
- The Germans surrendered on 7 November.
- The port was occupied by the Japanese. The British forces withdrew.