Death & Glory At the Taku Forts, China 1860 (P2)
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Published 2024-03-05
It is the 2nd part of my talk covering the 2nd Opium War.
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This episode tells the story of the 7 men to be awarded during the battle as well as the storming of the Taku Forts in 1860.
I then go on to explain the British (and French) occupation Beijing and their forcing the Chinese to sign a peace treaty, which still impacts China's view of the west to this day.
Along the way you will also hear how the Emperor of China's Summer Palace was burned to the ground by the British, including the future General Charles Gordon (Gordon of Khartoum).
You will also learn how the future General Sir Garnet Wolseley narrowly missed being beheaded by the Chinese, and how Private John Moyse was beheaded and became a Victorian legend.
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0:00 Intro
0:57 Recap from Part 1
2:47 General Hope Grant
4:33 Destination Taku Forts
6:28 Hero or Myth?
8:11 Storming of Taku Forts
11:55 7 Victoria Crosses
13:08 Casulaties
14:24 British Envoy Abducted
15:06 Battle of Palikao
16:06 Sacking of Summer Palace
18:52 Convention of Peking
21:43 What Happened Afterwards?
27:44 More Videos
Timeline of the 2nd Opium War & Storming of the Taku Forts
1842 - Treaty of Nanking ends First Opium War
Oct 1856 - Arrow seized by Chinese (Arrow Incident)
23rd Oct 1856- Admiral Seymour bombards Chinese forts in Pearl River
15 Jan 1857 - Chinese baker slips arsenic into bread in Hong Kong
28 Dec 1857 - British & French bombard Canton
5 Jan 1858 - British & French enter Canton
20 May 1858 - Admiral Seymour seizes Taku Forts.
26 June 1858 - Treaty of Tientsin
24 June 1859 - Admiral Hope arrives at Taku Forts
25 June1859 - Chinese defeat Admiral Hope at Taku Forts
May 1860 - British - French expeditionary force arrives at Shanghai
12 Aug 1860 - General Hope Grant lands up river from Taku Forts
21 Aug 1860 - Taku forts successfully stormed by British & French forces.
18 Sep 1860 - Harry Parkes and his escort ambushed & captured by Chinese
21 Sep 1860 - Battle of Palikao
13 Oct 1860 - General Napier enters Peking (Beijing)
24 Oct 1860 - Lord Elgin arrives in Beijing to conduct peace treaty (Convention of Peking)
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All Comments (21)
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Yes! I want to hear about the Napier expedition. Enjoyed this episode very much.
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Yes on the Abyssinian expedition!
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Wow, what a great story, so many interesting characters in one theater! 👏 I was mesmerized by the whole affair, especially by the youngest receptient of the VC. I guess British history must be thankful he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Wolseley must have been counting his lucky stars that day! Well done, amigo and kudos to you! 😊
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Thank you yet again for making such wonderful and detailed videos. We all appreciate your hard work. Also, YES to Abyssinia!
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I believe that the Abyssinian campaign was covered in Mason McCann's book: When The Emporor Dies. Well worth a read in my humble opinion.
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Yes. As always you render each episode with a wonderful diction that makes it easy to listen to. Keep it up!
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Thanks Chris as always
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Good afternoon Chris! Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video.
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Another cracking episode Chris 👏
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Chris, I really appreciate the quality of the videos you post. Yours is one of my favorite channels on YouTube
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This is one of the best video lecture on the subject I have had the pleasure to view. Sir you come too scratch and delivered a mighty blow. I await your next offering.
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As for the burning of the forbidden palace - shouldn't have tortured and murdered prisoners of war. Self inflicted injury.
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Yes, please make the episode!
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Fantastic, I could listen all day,, great to conclude with how the all ended up, bravo sir
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Keep up the great work! Love your videos 🫶
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Another fascinating video Chris. As you say it’s amazing to think of the ‘what if ‘ moments in history
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A great video, thanks. And it’s a great big yes from me regarding a future Abyssinian video.
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Yes please splendid story well researched
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Another fantastic video, thank you. Yes please on Abyssinian expedition. John :)
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Yes the Abyssinian expedition would be a great shout! Awesome video Chris. Interesting caps the British infantry are wearing. Not seen that type before.
