Battle of Woosung (1842 AD)
Battle of Woosung (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1842 AD during First Opium War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1842 AD
- 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: approx. 3 killed
25 woundedHundreds killed or wounded
250 guns captured
- Outcome: British victory
- Coordinates: 31.375°, 121.500°
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