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ORDER OF BATTLE // March 18, 1841

Battle of Canton

Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.

Forces engaged

2 sides catalogued · combined 7,000 estimated

  • Royaume-Uni

    2,000

    Medium-confidence figure

  • Dynastie Qing

    5,000

    Medium-confidence figure

Battle context

Battle of Canton, First Opium War.

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Last verified June 2026
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