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Battle of Fuzhou

1884 CE · People's Republic of China, Asia · War

Battle of Fuzhou
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The Battle of Fuzhou, or Battle of Foochow, also known as the Battle of the Pagoda Anchorage, was the opening engagement of the 16-month Sino-French War. The battle was fought on 23 August 1884 off the Pagoda Anchorage in Mawei (馬尾) harbour, 15 kilometres (9. 3 mi) to the southeast of the city of Fuzhou (Foochow).

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