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Battle of Chiatung | |||||||
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Part of Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1895) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Empire of Japan | Republic of Formosa | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lieutenant-General Nogi Maresuke | Siau Kong-bêng | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Two infantry companies | 100 local civilians (including women and children) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
16 killed, 61 wounded | At least 70 killed |
The Battle of Chiatung (11 October 1895) was an important engagement fought during the Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1895). The battle was a Japanese victory.