Battle of Canton
Battle of Canton | ||
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Part of 1st China War 1839-42 | ||
Date: | 27 May 1841 | |
Location: | Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 23.002364°N 113.392665°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Chinese | |
Commanders | ||
Maj Gen Sir Hugh Gough | ||
Strength | ||
Casualties | ||
External Links
Opium Wars
Wikipedia - 1st Opium War Wikipedia
W.L.Clowes on the Ist Anglo-Chinese War www.pdavis.nl
Assault on Canton pp101-142 Google Books