Battle of Changzhou (1863 AD)
Battle of Changzhou (Qing dynasty vs Taiping Heavenly Kingdom) took place in 1863 AD.
Battle facts
- Year: 1863 AD
- Date: 1863-12-25
- Era: Modern
- Side A: Qing dynasty
- Side B: Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
- Commanders (A): Governor of Jiangsu Li Hongzhang (then 40 years), Lieutenant General Bao Chao, Charles George Gordon, Major General Zhou Shengbo(周盛波), Zhang Shusheng
- Commanders (B): Chen Kunshu, Li Shixian (defended Jintan early), Chen Jueshu, Fei Tianjan(費天將)
- Casualties: approx. 15,000 Huai Army killedUnknown
- Outcome: Qing Dynasty victory
- Coordinates: 31.812°, 119.969°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Changzhou · Wikidata entry
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