Battle of Woosung (1842)

Battle of Woosung (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1842 during First Opium War.

Battle facts

Year: 1842
Date: 1842-06-16
Era: Modern
Conflict: First Opium War
Side A: British East India Company
Side B: Qing China
Commanders (A): Hugh Gough, William Parker
Commanders (B): Chen Huacheng
Casualties: 3 killed 25 wounded (British East India Company), Hundreds killed or wounded 250 guns captured (Qing China)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 31.375°, 121.500°