First Opium War (3 nov 1839 – 29 août 1842)
Description:
fought between Britain and the east india co., and China - britains main export to china was opium, china tried to ban it, and confiscated loads of british opium.. britain sends task force to china and war erupts. decisive british victoryAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
3 nov 1839
29 août 1842
~ 2 years and 9 months