Battle of Chowpoo - April 1862
Battle of Chowpoo - April 1862 | ||
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Part of Taiping Rebellion | ||
Date: | 17 April 1862 | |
Location: | Che-poo, Shanghai, China | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 31.119444°N 121.572500°E | |
Result: | British & French victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & French | Taiping Rebels | |
Commanders | ||
Brig Gen Sir Charles Staveley Rear Adm Protet |
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Strength | ||
2,420 men 14 guns |
<4,000 | |
Casualties | ||
None | 600 killed 300 wounded (later executed) |