Battle of Chinhai 1841
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 October 1841 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1841 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Qing dynasty, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 29.9600, 121.7200 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chinhai (Chinese: 鎮海之戰) was fought between British and Chinese forces in Chinhai (Zhenhai), Zhejiang province, China, on the 10 October 1841 during the First Opium War. The Chinese force consisted of a garrison of Manchu and Mongol Bannermen. The British capture of this city allowed them to seize Ningbo unopposed on 13 October.
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