Capture of Chusan (1840 AD)
Capture of Chusan (British East India Company vs Qing China) took place in 1840 AD during First Opium War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1840 AD
- Date: 1840-07-06
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: First Opium War
- Side A: British East India Company
- Side B: Qing China
- Commanders (A): Gordon Bremer, George Burrell, Charles Bethune
- Commanders (B): Zhang Chaofa
- Casualties: approx. 1 wounded13 killed
13 wounded
91 guns captured
- Outcome: British victory
- Coordinates: 30.007°, 122.107°
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