Capture of Hung Hoa (1884 AD)

Capture of Hung Hoa (Side A vs 23px Black Flag Army & Nguyễn dynasty) took place in 1884 AD during Tonkin Campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1884 AD
• Date: 1884-04-12
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Tonkin Campaign
• Side B: 23px Black Flag Army, Nguyễn dynasty
• Commanders (A): Charles-Théodore Millot, Louis Brière de l'Isle, François de Négrier
• Commanders (B): 23px Liu Yongfu, Hoàng Kế Viêm
• Casualties: approx. 17 men drowned, no battle casualtiesNot known; higher than French casualties
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 21.333°, 105.167°

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