Siege of Suzhou (1863 AD)

Siege of Suzhou took place in 1863 AD during Taiping Rebellion.

Battle facts

Year: 1863 AD
Date: 1863-12-05
Era: Modern
Conflict: Taiping Rebellion
Commanders (A): Li Hongzhang, Charles George Gordon, Cheng Xuechi
Commanders (B): Tan SauGuan, Li Xiucheng, Shi Dakai, Hong Tianguifu, Hong Xiuquan
Casualties: approx. 100-150 killed and wounded during the siege300-400 died during the siege 10,000 executed 170,000+ captured
Outcome: Anglo-Qing Victory *Taiping garrison surrendered
Coordinates: 31.300°, 120.619°