ORDER OF BATTLE // August 12, 1860
Battle of Taku Forts
Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.
Forces engaged
2 sides catalogued · combined 15,000 estimated
United Kingdom
10,000
Medium-confidence figure
Qing China
5,000
Medium-confidence figure
Battle context
Battle of Taku Forts, Second Opium War.
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