BATTLE // October 23, 1856
Battle of Canton
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Overview
The Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces at the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China on 23 October to 5 November 1856 during the Second Opium War.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Royaume-Uni580medium
Commanders (2)
Qing China
Ye MingchenGrand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet
United Kingdom
Michael Seymouradmiral
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