Siege of Canton
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| Siege of Canton | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Opium War | ||
| Date: | 28-31 December 1857 | |
| Location: | Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 23.002364°N 113.392665°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Chinese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj Gen Charles van Straubenzee | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - Opium Wars
Google Books - Seige of Canton pp119-140
