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French troops attack and take the Ganghwa fortress (15 October); the Korean army flees
Après un engagement de quelques minutes, le fort fut occupé, et les Coréens s'enfuirent, laissant un drapeau entre nos mains.
Location: p.577
French troops breach and take the walls of Ganghwa-bu (16 October). Weapons and silver ingots seized
mais la muraille fut bientôt escaladée au cri de : Vive l'Empereur ! et l'ennemi nous laissa maîtres de la place.
Location: p.577
French forces attacked the main gate of Ganghwa and took the town, capturing about 80 cannon, over 6,000 matchlocks and silver ingots.
The gate was soon crushed in with axes, and the main body entered easily.
Location: p.382
Place: Kang-hoa
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