Pre Civil War Marine Corps Campaign Battle China Barrier Forts 1856 History Book For Sale

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Pre Civil War Marine Corps Campaign Battle China Barrier Forts 1856 History Book:
$19.00

This is a little known pre Civil War campaign that the Marines fought in China 1856. This booklet is as detailed an account of the battle that you will find.

The Battleof the Barrier Forts (also known as the Battle of the Pearl River Forts) wasfought between American and Chinese forces in the Pearl River, Guangdong, Chinain November 1856 during the Second Opium War. The United States Navy launchedan amphibious assault against a series of four forts known as the Barrier Fortsnear the city of Canton (modern-day Guangzhou). It was considered an importantbattle by the British whose interest lay in capturing Canton.

Thisreprinted book is 8 1/2 x 11 staple bound with 13 pages.

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