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Battle of Chang-chia-wan
Battle of Chang-chia-wan | ||
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Part of 2nd China War 1856-60| | ||
Date: | 18 Sepember 1860 | |
Location: | Zhangjiawan, Beijing, China | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 39.820070°N 116.701117°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Chinese | |
Commanders | ||
Lt Gen James Hope Grant Gen Cousin-Montauban |
Singge Rinchen | |
Strength | ||
11,000 British 6,700 French |
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Casualties | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - Opium Wars
2nd Opium War
Google Books - Skirmish at Chang-chia-wan
Dictionary of National Biography - Lt Gen James Hope Grant