Battle of Canton (1857)

December 28–31, 1857 · Guangzhou

Result Franco-British victory

British and French forces bombarded and captured the city of Canton during the Second Opium War. They took the governor-general prisoner and held the city for several years.

United Kingdom and France

Qing China

Strength and losses

Strength
5,679
Killed
15
Wounded
113
Strength
30,000
Casualties
c. 200–650