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Schlacht von Chinkiang

1842 Jiangsu

The 98th Regiment of Foot at the attack on Chin-Kiang-Foo, 21 July 1842.

The 98th Regiment of Foot at the attack on Chin-Kiang-Foo, 21 July 1842.

Author: Richard SimkinLicense:PD
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West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo, 21 July 1842.

West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo, 21 July 1842.

Author: Drawn by Thomas Allom, from a sketch on the spot by Capt. James Stoddart, RN. Engraved by J. M. Starling.License:PD
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Battle of Chinkiang Memorial at the St. George's Cathedral, Madras

Battle of Chinkiang Memorial at the St. George's Cathedral, Madras

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British troops capture Chin-Keang-Foo.

British troops capture Chin-Keang-Foo.

Author: Thomas AllomLicense:PD
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Map of the capture of Chinkeangfoo

Map of the capture of Chinkeangfoo

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Position of the Chinese forces near Chin-keang-foo.

Position of the Chinese forces near Chin-keang-foo.

Author: "Drawn on wood by E. T. Wigan", p. xviiiLicense:PD
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Escalade of Chin-keang-foo.

Escalade of Chin-keang-foo.

Author: "Drawn on wood by E. T. Wigan", p. xviiiLicense:PD
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Blowing open the gates of Chin-keang-foo.

Blowing open the gates of Chin-keang-foo.

Author: "Drawn on wood by E. T. Wigan", p. xviiiLicense:PD
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Portrait drawing of General Hai ling (?-1842) Manchu Bannerman the unhinged defender of Zhenjiang against the British attack in spring 1842 (First Opium War). (From the "The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams, and the Making of Modern China" by Julia Lovell].

Portrait drawing of General Hai ling (?-1842) Manchu Bannerman the unhinged defender of Zhenjiang against the British attack in spring 1842 (First Opium War). (From the "The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams, and the Making of Modern China" by Julia Lovell].

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Sketch of the operations in Chin-keang-foo.

Sketch of the operations in Chin-keang-foo.

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Rallying of the Tartars at Chin-keang-foo.

Rallying of the Tartars at Chin-keang-foo.

Author: "Drawn on wood by E. T. Wigan", p. xviiiLicense:PD
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West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo. British troops land at Ching-Keang-Foo (Chin-kiang) during the First Opium War.

West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo. British troops land at Ching-Keang-Foo (Chin-kiang) during the First Opium War.

Author: Drawn by Thomas Allom, from a sketch by Capt. James Stoddart, RN. Engraved by J. M. Starling.License:PD
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West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo.

West gate of Ching-Keang-Foo.

Author: Drawn by Thomas Allom, from a sketch by Capt. James Stoddart, RN. Engraved by J. M. Starling.License:PD
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Historische Übersicht

Bei der Schlacht von Zhenjiang eroberten britische Truppen während des Ersten Opiumkriegs die strategisch wichtig gelegene südchinesische Stadt Zhenjiang am 21. Juli 1842. Die Niederlage markiert das Ende der Bestrebungen des Kaisers Daoguang, den Krieg zu eigenen Friedensbedingungen zu Ende zu bringen. Für die britische Seite eröffnete sie den Weg zum weiteren Vormarsch auf Nanjing.

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Ergebnis:Britischer Sieg.

Königreich Großbritannien

  • Befehlshaber: Hugh Gough
  • Truppenstärke: ca. 7.000
  • Verluste: ca. 35

Qing-Dynastie

  • Befehlshaber: Hailiang †
  • Truppenstärke: ca. 3.000
  • Verluste: ca. 500 (Massenselbstm.)

Strategischer Kontext

Blockade des Kaiserkanals, um die Getreidezufuhr nach Peking zu kappen.

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