What the records say
- When
- 23 Oct 1856 – 5 Nov 1856
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 23.11° N, 113.26° E
- Description
- 1856 fought in the Second Opium War
Battle of Canton (1856)
The Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces at the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China on 23 October to 5 November 1856 during the Second Opium War.
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