ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Military of the Qing dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was a very long time ago when there was a big country called China. Like any big country, China had an army to protect itself and help the emperor (like a boss) of China control things.

The military of the Qing Dynasty was made up of different types of people, like soldiers who were in charge of fighting and special groups who helped the army, like doctors and people who helped move things around.

The soldiers had different jobs too, depending on what the emperor wanted them to do. Some soldiers would be in charge of protecting the emperor, some would fight in wars with other countries or with groups in China who were trying to take control. They had weapons like swords and spears and would wear big hats and colorful uniforms to show that they were soldiers.

But being a soldier didn't just mean fighting. The soldiers also had to be very smart and quick because they would have to follow orders from their leaders and make decisions in a hurry. They would have to make sure that they had enough food, water, and supplies to keep everyone healthy while they were on the move.

Overall, the military of the Qing Dynasty were a group of brave and strong people who worked hard to protect China and make sure that everyone was safe.