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Battle of Sanhe

1858 • Anhui

Historical Overview

The Battle of Sanhe was a major engagement of the Taiping Rebellion, occurring in 1858. During this battle, the elite troops of Zeng Guofan's Xiang Army were lost, along with one of its most capable commanders, Li Xubin as well as Zeng Guofan's brother Zeng Guohua.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Taiping victory.

Taiping Rebels

  • Commander: Chen Yucheng
  • Strength: ca. 100.000
  • Casualties: gering

Xiang Army

  • Commander: Li Xubin †
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 9.000

Strategic Context

Defending Central China against imperial reconquest attempts.

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