Episode 3 of 4
Storming of a Chinese Fort
- When
- August 1637
- Where
- Chinese fort
English forces attacked a Chinese fort in August 1637 and hoisted their flag.
Following their arrival in the region, the English engaged in military action by storming a local fort. They asserted their presence by raising the flag of St. George, indicating a confrontational approach to establishing trade access.
Sources
- John Weddell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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