Battle of Peking
Battle of Peking | ||
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Part of 2nd China War 1856-60 | ||
Date: | 13 October 1860 | |
Location: | Beijing, China | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 39.908173°N 116.3979°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
British & French | Chinese | |
Commanders | ||
Lord Elgin Lieut Gen Sir James Hope Grant Gen Cousin-Montauban |
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External Links
Wikipedia - Opium Wars
Wikipedia - 2nd Opium War
Google Books - The Surrender of Pekin