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Battle of Rangoon
| Battle of Rangoon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Burma War 1852-53 | ||
| Date: | 12-14 April 1852 | |
| Location: | Yangon, Burma | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 16.868878°N 96.23625°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Burmese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Henry Godwin | ||
| Strength | ||
| 2,727 European troops 3,040 Native troops |
9,335 garrison [1] | |
| Casualties | ||
| 17 killed, 132 wounded [2] | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - Anglo-Burmese Wars
Wikipedia - 2nd Burma War
Google Books - Capture of Rangoon
Google Books - Lt Laurie's Account