Battle of Tzeki

The Battle of Tzeki, Cixi, or Tsz'kí[4] was fought between British and Chinese forces in Tzeki (Cixi), Zhejiang province, China on 15 March 1842 during the First Opium War.

For the 1862 battle, see Battle of Cixi.
Battle of Tzeki
Part of the First Opium War

Map of the operations in Tzeki
Date15 March 1842
Location
Cixi, Zhejiang, China
Result British victory
Belligerents

 United Kingdom

 Qing China
Commanders and leaders
Hugh Gough,
William Parker		 General Yu Pu-yun
Strength
1,260[1] 8,000 Bannermen[2]
Casualties and losses
3 killed[3]
22 wounded[3]		 1,000+ killed[2]

References

Citations
  1. Bulletins 1842, p. 601
  2. Bulletins 1842, p. 590
  3. Bulletins 1842, p. 593
  4. Gough.

Bibliography

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