Capture of Ninh Bình (1874 AD)
Capture of Ninh Bình (France vs Vietnam & Black Flag Army) took place in 1874 AD during the French conquest of Vietnam.
Battle facts
- Year: 1874 AD
- Date: 1874-02-06
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: the French conquest of Vietnam
- Side A: France
- Side B: Vietnam, Black Flag Army
- Commanders (A): Francis Garnier, Charles Esmez, Adrien Balny d'Avricourt, Henri Bain de la Coquerie, Edgard de Trentinian
- Commanders (B): Emperor Tự Đức, Nguyễn Tri Phương, Nguyễn Lâm, Phan Đình Bình, Đặng Siêu
- Casualties: approx. French force:
5 killed
11+ wounded
Dupuis' men:
Unknown, at least 1 killedHundreds killed
Hundreds wounded
Thousands captured
- Outcome: French victory
Treaty of Saigon
- Coordinates: 20.253°, 105.974°
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