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BATTLE // January 1, 1841

Battle of Canton

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Overview

The Second Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces in Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China, in May 1841 during the First Opium War.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • United Kingdom6,000
    medium
  • Qing China45,000
    medium

Qing China fielded a 7.5 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Qing China1,000
    medium2% loss rate
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Commanders (3)

Qing China

United Kingdom

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