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Henry Smith

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1803 – 1887

182518501875First Opium War · 1839-1842Battle of Chuenpee — November 3, 1839 · United Kingdom · First Opium WarBattle of Kowloon — September 4, 1839 · United Kingdom · First Opium WarBattle of the Barrier — August 19, 1840 · United Kingdom · First Opium War

Active service 1839–1840 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 36.

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Admiral Sir Henry Smith was a British officer in the Royal Navy most known for his command of the Aden Expedition and participation in the First Opium War.

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Battles (3)

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