Battle of the Bogue (1856) 1856
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 November 1856 – 13 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 22.7740, 113.6290 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Bogue was fought between British and Chinese forces at the Humen strait (Bogue), Guangdong province, China, on 12–13 November 1856 during the Second Opium War. The British captured the forts in the Wangtong Islands on 12 November and the forts in Anunghoy Island the next day.
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