Siege of Tourane (1860 AD)

Siege of Tourane (French Empire & Spanish Empire & Captaincy General of the Philippines vs Đại Nam) took place in 1860 AD during Cochinchina campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1860 AD
• Date: 1860-03-22
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Cochinchina campaign
• Side A: French Empire, Spanish Empire, Captaincy General of the Philippines
• Side B: Đại Nam
• Commanders (A): Rigault de Genouilly, François Page
• Commanders (B): Nguyễn Tri Phương
• Casualties: approx. 128 killed or wounded ~300 deaths from cholera1,000+ killed
• Outcome: Vietnamese victory
• Coordinates: 16.067°, 108.233°

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