Third Battle of Nanking (1864 AD)

Third Battle of Nanking (Qing Dynasty vs Taiping Heavenly Kingdom) took place in 1864 AD during Taiping Rebellion.

Battle facts

Year: 1864 AD
Date: 1864-07-19
Era: Modern
Conflict: Taiping Rebellion
Side A: Qing Dynasty
Side B: Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
Commanders (A): Zeng Guofan, Zeng Guoquan, Zhu Hongzhang
Commanders (B): Hong Xiuquan, Li Xiucheng
Casualties: approx. 10,000+ died of illness 9,000+ killedZeng Guofan allege 100,000 Taiping soldier casualties 200,000+ surrendered
Outcome: Qing victory Mass scale summary execution, wartime rape, looting and arson End of the Taiping Rebellion
Coordinates: 32.050°, 118.767°