Battle of Đồng Đăng (1885)
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The Battle of Đồng Đăng (23 February 1885) was an important French victory during the Sino-French War.[1] It is named after the town of Đồng Đăng, then in northern Tonkin, close to the border between China and Vietnam.
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Battle of Đồng Đăng | |||||||
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Part of the Sino-French War, Tonkin Campaign | |||||||
The Gate of China, near Đồng Đăng | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Qing dynasty | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
François de Négrier Paul-Gustave Herbinger |
Pan Dingxin Feng Zicai | ||||||
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2,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
9 killed 46 wounded | unknown |
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