BATTLE // December 28, 1857
Battle of Canton
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United Kingdom5,679medium
- Qing China30,000medium
Qing China fielded a 5.3 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (4)
Qing China
Ye MingchenGrand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet
United Kingdom
Charles Rigault de Genouillyadmiral
Charles van Straubenzeegeneral
Michael Seymouradmiral
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