Events tagged with "Ever Victorious Army"

Historical Events tagged with "Ever Victorious Army"

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Military & Warfare

Ever Victorious Army Defeats Taiping Forces

September 21st, 1862 162 years ago

In September 1862, the Ever Victorious Army engaged Taiping forces in Cixi, showcasing their growing military prowess. The battle illustrated the strategic effectiveness of Qing China's foreign-trained troops. Under the command of Frederick Townsend Ward, the army successfully overcame the Taiping rebels, consolidating their influence in the region. This clash was emblematic of the larger conflict between the Qing dynasty and the Taiping rebellion, which had engulfed China since 1850.