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Battle of Prome 1852
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| Battle of Prome 1852 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Burma War 1852-53 | ||
| Date: | 9 October 1852 | |
| Location: | Prome, Burma | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 18.815596°N 95.228°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Burmese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Henry Godwin | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Prome Field Force
Commanded by Maj Gen Henry Godwin CB
- Two howitzers
- Four 9-pounders
External Links
Anglo-Burmese Wars Wikipedia
2nd Burma War Wikipedia
Capture of Prome Google Books
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol V - Capture of Prome archive.org