Battle of Taku Forts 1858

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Battle of Taku Forts 1858
Part of 2nd China War 1856-60
Date: 20 May 1858
Location: Tanggu,Tianjin, China
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 39.104607°N 117.24781°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Chinese
Commanders
Rear Adm Sir Michael Seymour
Strength
Casualties

External Links

Wikipedia - Opium Wars
2nd Opium War
Wikipedia - Taku Forts