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Capture of Sơn Tây

When
16–17 December 1883
Where
Sơn Tây
Part of
Tonkin Campaign: French forces capture the Sơn Tây citadel

French forces captured the city of Sơn Tây on 16 December 1883, marking a key victory in the Tonkin campaign.

The French captured Sơn Tây on 16 December 1883. On this very day, Admiral Courbet was replaced in command of the Tonkin Expeditionary Corps by General Charles-Théodore Millot. The campaign lasted from 11 to 17 December 1883, targeting the Black Flag Army and its allies.

Sources

  1. Tonkin campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Sơn Tây campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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