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Battle of Cixi

1862 • Zhejiang Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Death of Frederick Townsend Ward; victory of the "Ever Victorious Army".

Quick Facts

Outcome:Qing/Mercenary victory.

Ever Victorious Army

  • Commander: Frederick T. Ward †
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: gering

Taiping Rebels

  • Commander: Li Xiucheng
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

Repelling Taiping advances on the East Coast.

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Historical Locations

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