BATTLE // August 12, 1860
Battle of Taku Forts
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Overview
The Third Battle of Taku Forts was an engagement of the Second Opium War, part of the British and French 1860 expedition to China. It took place at the Taku Forts near Tanggu District, approximately 60 kilometers (36 mi.) southeast of the city of Tianjin (Tientsin).
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United Kingdom10,000medium
- Qing China5,000medium
United Kingdom fielded a 2.0 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Qing China2,100medium42% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Qing China
United Kingdom
Charles Cousin-Montaubandivisional general
James Hope Grantgeneral
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