Battle of Chinhai (1841 AD)

Battle of Chinhai (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1841 AD during First Opium War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1841 AD
• Date: 1841-10-10
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: First Opium War
• Side A: British East India Company
• Side B: Qing China
• Commanders (A): Viscount Gough
• Commanders (B): Commissioner Yukien, General Yu Pu-yun
• Casualties: approx. 3 killed 16 woundedSeveral hundred casualties 157 guns captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 29.960°, 121.720°

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