Battle of Canton

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:affects Set precedent for future conflicts
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
gptkbp:allies None during the battle
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low
Qing casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_Qishan
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Elliot
gptkbp:consequences Shift in trade dynamics
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Western perceptions of China
gptkbp:date May 1841
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Increased tensions between Britain and China
gptkbp:duration Several days
gptkbp:dynasty Failed to repel British forces
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bogue
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Opium Wars
gptkbp:historical_debate Impact on Sino-British relations
gptkbp:historical_legacy Symbol of imperialism in Asia
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in British naval archives
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of unequal treaties
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Canton
gptkbp:impact Increased British influence in China
gptkbp:international_response Condemnation of opium trade
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Yes
Qing naval forces
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Admiral_Sir_George_Elliot
gptkbp:location gptkb:Canton,_China
gptkbp:military_engagement gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive British victory
gptkbp:military_strategy Blockade
gptkbp:military_unit Well-equipped and trained
gptkbp:narrative Varied perspectives on imperialism.
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Yes
Steam-powered ships
gptkbp:outcome British occupation of Canton
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:First_Opium_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Chuenpee
gptkbp:public_perception Support for military action
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_leadership gptkb:Emperor_Daoguang
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_military Underprepared for modern warfare
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_objectives Maintain sovereignty over trade
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_public_opinion Resistance to foreign intervention
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_reforms Triggered military reforms post-war
gptkbp:qing_dynasty_strategy Defensive tactics
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Second_Battle_of_Canton
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bogue
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Opened the way for British control of Canton
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
gptkbp:strategy Control trade in opium
Use of superior naval power
gptkbp:tactics Naval bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Pearl_River
gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkb:First_Opium_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5