Battle of Fatshan Creek (1857 AD)

Battle of Fatshan Creek (Side A vs Qing China) took place in 1857 AD during Second Opium War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1857 AD
• Date: 1857-06-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Opium War
• Side B: Qing China
• Commanders (A): Sir Michael Seymour
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: approx. 13 killed (3 officers) 44 wounded (4 officers) 1 launch destroyed 1 gunboat damaged1 fort captured 25 guns captured 2 war-junks destroyed 70–80 war-junks captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 23.029°, 113.119°

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