The Opium Wars: The Siege of Canton 1841

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The Opium Wars: The Siege of Canton 1841

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the chaotic Battle of Canton in May 1841, when British forces under Sir Hugh Gough and Sir William Parker launched a brutal assault on the city. They explore the role of the Indian Army regiments, the storming of the Sanyuanli suburbs, and the ransom that saved Canton from full destruction. The episode also examines the legend of the Sanyuanli villagers who fought back with farming tools — a story that became a nationalist myth in modern China. Specific details include the siege lines, the heliograph signals, the role of the Madras Sappers, and the uneasy truce negotiated by Qiying. #OpiumWars #SiegeOfCanton #BattleOfCanton1841 #SirHughGough #SirWilliamParker #Qiying #Sanyuanli #MadrasSappers #IndianArmy #BritishEmpire #QingDynasty #DaoguangEmperor #Canton #PearlRiver #BogueForts #TreatyOfNanking #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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