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The Battle of Ningpo was fought between British and Chinese forces in Ningpo, China, on 10 March 1842 during the First Opium War. The Chinese army was led by the Chinese Emperor's cousin. The British tricked the Chinese into thinking the city was deserted. The Chinese attackers rushed into the city, only to find mines laid in the streets. The Chinese attackers retreated as a result, but were ambushed by the British. It was a decisive victory for the British.

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  • Battle of Ningpo
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  • The Battle of Ningpo was fought between British and Chinese forces in Ningpo, China, on 10 March 1842 during the First Opium War. The Chinese army was led by the Chinese Emperor's cousin. The British tricked the Chinese into thinking the city was deserted. The Chinese attackers rushed into the city, only to find mines laid in the streets. The Chinese attackers retreated as a result, but were ambushed by the British. It was a decisive victory for the British.
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  • 5000(xsd:integer)
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Date
  • 1842-03-10(xsd:date)
Commander
  • Colonel Tuan Yung-fu
  • Lieut. Colonel Morris
Caption
  • The British repulse the Chinese advance in the city
Casualties
  • 5(xsd:integer)
  • 39(xsd:integer)
  • 500(xsd:integer)
Result
  • British victory
combatant
  • Qing Dynasty
  • United Kingdom *22px British East India Company
Place
  • Ningpo, China
Conflict
  • Battle of Ningpo
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  • The Battle of Ningpo was fought between British and Chinese forces in Ningpo, China, on 10 March 1842 during the First Opium War. The Chinese army was led by the Chinese Emperor's cousin. The British tricked the Chinese into thinking the city was deserted. The Chinese attackers rushed into the city, only to find mines laid in the streets. The Chinese attackers retreated as a result, but were ambushed by the British. It was a decisive victory for the British. After the British captured Chinhai on 10 October 1841, they captured the nearby city of Ningpo unopposed three days later. On 10 March, the Chinese dispatched Prince Yijing to muster forces and recapture the city but their attack was repelled by the British.
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