Battle of Chinkiang

Battle of Chinkiang
Part of First Opium War

British troops at the western gate of the city
Date 21 July 1842
Location Chinkiang, China
Result Decisive British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Qing Dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Hugh Gough Hai-ling[1]
Strength
6,907[2] 3,000–4,000 (est.)[3]
Casualties and losses
34 killed,
107 wounded,
3 missing		 Heavy casualties
Casualties source:[4]

The Battle of Chinkiang was fought between British and Chinese forces in Chinkiang, China, on 21 July 1842 during the First Opium War. It was the last major battle of the war. The British capture of this stronghold allowed them to proceed forward to Nanking.

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Notes

  1. ^ Waley 1958, p. 197
  2. ^ Rait 1903, p. 272
  3. ^ Bingham 1843, p. 353
  4. ^ Bulletins 1842, pp. 780, 787

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