Battle of the Pearl River Forts

Quando

16 de nov. de 1856 – 24 de nov. de 1856

Tipo

Batalha

Coordenadas

23.11° N, 113.38° E

Description

1856 naval battle

1856 battle of the Second Opium War

The Battle of the Barrier Forts was fought between American and Chinese forces in the Pearl River, Guangdong, China in November 1856 during the Second Opium War. The United States Navy launched an amphibious assault against a series of four forts known as the Barrier Forts near the city of Canton. It was considered an important battle by the British whose interest lay in capturing Canton.

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• Second Opium War8 de out. de 1856 · Guerra