Battle of Whampoa (1841)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1841
• Date: 1841-03-02
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: First Opium War
• Side A: British East India Company
• Side B: Qing China
• Commanders (A): Gordon Bremer, Edward Belcher
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: 1 killed (British East India Company), 15–20 killed (Qing China)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 23.096°, 113.397°

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