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Capture of Nanjing

1853 • Jiangsu

Historical Overview

Capture of the strategic metropolis on the Yangtze; became Taiping capital.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Taiping victory.

Taiping Rebels

  • Commander: Lin Fengxiang
  • Strength: ca. 500.000
  • Casualties: unbekannt

Qing Imperial Army

  • Commander: Lu Jianying †
  • Strength: ca. 40.000
  • Casualties: ca. 35.000

Strategic Context

Establishing a fixed territory for the "Heavenly Kingdom".

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