Battle of Taku Forts 1859
| Battle of Taku Forts 1859 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd China War 1856-60 | ||
| Date: | 25-28 June 1859 | |
| Location: | Tanggu,Tianjin, China | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 39.104607°N 117.24781°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Chinese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Rear Adm Sir James Hope | Sengge Rinchen | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - Opium Wars
2nd Opium War
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - Admiral Hope
Wikipedia - Taku Forts