Capture of Ninh Bình (1874)

Capture of Ninh Bình (France vs Vietnam & Black Flag Army) took place in 1874 during the French conquest of Vietnam.

Battle facts

• Year: 1874
• 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: French force: 5 killed 11+ wounded Dupuis' men: Unknown, at least 1 killed (France), Hundreds killed Hundreds wounded Thousands captured (Vietnam & Black Flag Army)
• Outcome: French victory Treaty of Saigon
• Coordinates: 20.253°, 105.974°

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