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Battle of Poyang Lake

1854 • Jiangxi Flussschlacht

Historical Overview

Large river battle; the new Xiang Army defeated the Taiping fleet.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Qing (Xiang) victory.

Xiang Army

  • Commander: Zeng Guofan
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: unbekannt

Taiping Rebels

  • Commander: Shi Dakai
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: hoch

Strategic Context

Struggle for control of Central China's waterways.

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Historical Locations

Exact location not recorded in historical records