Battle of the Barrier Forts 1856
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 November 1856 – 24 November 1856 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1856 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.1088, 113.3800 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Barrier Forts (also known as the Battle of the Pearl River 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 (modern-day Guangzhou). It was considered an important battle by the British whose interest lay in capturing Canton.
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