Battle of Woosung

The Battle of Wusong (Woosung) (Chinese: 吳淞戰役) was fought between British and Chinese forces at the entrance of the Wusong River (present-day Huangpu River), Jiangsu province, China, on June 16, 1842, during the First Opium War. The British capture of the towns of Woosung (now Wusong) and Baoshan opened the way to Shanghai, which was captured with little resistance on June 19.

Battle of Woosung
Part of the First Opium War

Battle of Woosung
Date16 June 1842
Location
Woosung River, Jiangsu, China
31°22′30″N 121°30′0″E
Result British victory
Belligerents

 United Kingdom

 Qing China
Commanders and leaders
Hugh Gough
William Parker		 Chen Huacheng †
Strength
14 ships 19 ships
4,000–5,000 troops
Casualties and losses
3 killed
25 wounded		 Hundreds killed or wounded
250 guns captured
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