Battle of the Pearl River Forts (1856 AD)

Battle of the Pearl River Forts (Side A vs Qing China) took place in 1856 AD during Second Opium War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1856 AD
• Date: 1856-11-24
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Opium War
• Side B: Qing China
• Commanders (A): Andrew Hull Foote, James Armstrong
• Commanders (B): Ye Mingchen
• Casualties: approx. 10 killed 22 wounded 2 sloops damaged250–500 killed or wounded 176 guns lost 4 forts captured
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 23.109°, 113.380°

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