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Battle of Chang-chia-wan
| Battle of Chang-chia-wan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Opium War | ||
| Date: | 18 Sepember 1859 | |
| 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
Google Books - Skirmish at Chang-chia-wan
Dictionary of National Biography - Lt Gen James Hope Grant