Battle of Taku Forts 1859
Battle of Taku Forts 1859 | ||
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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