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Capture of Pegu June 1852
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| Capture of Pegu June 1852 | ||
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| Part of 2nd Burma War 1852-53 | ||
| Date: | 3 June 1852 | |
| Location: | Pegu, Burma | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 17.32911°N 96.499089°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Burmese | |
| Commanders | ||
| Major Cotton | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Field Force
- 80th Regiment of Foot (100 men under Capt Ormsby)
- 67th Native Infantry (100 men)
- Madras Sappers and Miners (30 men)
External Links
Anglo-Burmese Wars Wikipedia
2nd Burma War Wikipedia
Capture and Occupation of Pegu Google Books
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol V - Capture of Pegu archive.org