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BATTLE // June 24, 1859

Battle of Taku Forts

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • United Kingdom1,160
    medium
  • Qing China4,000
    medium

Qing China fielded a 3.4 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Royaume-Uni345
    medium
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Commanders (3)

Qing China

United Kingdom

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