Battle of Chinkiang
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title:
Battle of Chinkiang
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The Battle of Chinkiang was fought between British and Chinese forces in Zhenjiang (Chinkiang), Jiangsu province, China, on 21 July 1842 during the First Opium War. It was the last major battle of the war. The Chinese force consisted of a garrison of Manchu and Mongol Bannermen. In command of the British forces was Sir Hugh Gough. Leading one brigade was future British field marshal Sir Colin Campbell. The British capture of this stronghold allowed them to proceed to Nanjing. Fought near the con
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chinkiang
date created:
2010-09-23T17:59:02Z
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2024-09-01T21:18:54Z
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