 Complete the following phrase:  From February 1900 until 1902 Admiral Felix von Bendemann commanded the East Asia Squadron Ostasiengeschwader from his flagships SMS Irene, and then . When Bendemann took command of the East Asia Squadron, he found it unprepared for the challenges presented by the brewing Boxer Rebellion. He actually had to borrow charts from the Russians and maps from the British in order to operate in the Yellow Sea. Nevertheless, he forcefully advanced the idea of taking the Taku Forts and the ships under his command were able to make a noteworthy contribution in the Battle of Taku Forts 1900. On 8 June 1900 he brought the large cruisers , SMS Hertha and the small cruisers and SMS Irene before the Taku Fort together with warships of other nations to land detachments of marines Seebatallione for the protection of their citizens in 