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BATTLE // January 1, 1841

Battle of Canton

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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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