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Battle of Zhenhai

When
10 October 1841
Where
Zhenhai, Zhejiang province
Part of
First Opium War: Battle of Chinhai and British occupation of Ningbo

British forces captured the Chinese garrison at Zhenhai on 10 October 1841 during the First Opium War.

The engagement took place at the fortified town of Zhenhai, located at the mouth of the Yong River in Zhejiang province. British troops successfully stormed the position, defeating the Chinese defenders and securing control of the garrison.

Sources

  1. Battle of Chinhai Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Ningbo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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