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BATTLE // August 12, 1860

Battle of Taku Forts

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Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • United Kingdom10,000
    medium
  • Qing China5,000
    medium

United Kingdom fielded a 2.0 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Qing China2,100
    medium42% loss rate
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Commanders (3)

Qing China

United Kingdom

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