Episode 3 of 3

Capture of Reshire Redoubt

When
7-8 December 1856
Where
Reshire
Part of
Bushehr surrenders to British forces

British forces attacked the Dutch redoubt at Reshire, leading to the surrender of its fortifications.

Units participated in the attack on the old Dutch redoubt of Reshire on 7 December 1856. The governor surrendered the fortifications on 8 December. This action secured a key position near Bushehr, contributing to the British control of the area during the early phase of the war.

Sources

  1. Anglo-Persian War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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