Capture of Nam Định (1883 AD)

Capture of Nam Định (Side A vs Nguyen dynasty & Black Flag Army) took place in 1883 AD during Tonkin Campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1883 AD
Date: 1883-03-27
Era: Modern
Conflict: Tonkin Campaign
Side B: Nguyen dynasty, Black Flag Army
Commanders (A): Henri Rivière
Commanders (B): 23px Vũ Trọng Bình, 23px Lê Văn Điếm, 23px Hồ Bá Ôn, 23px Vĩnh Thông Chất
Casualties: approx. 1 gunboat lightly damaged 4 men wounded (1 died of wounds on May 13th)Heavy 98 guns captured
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 20.420°, 106.168°