The British had relocated the expeditionary force…
July 1841 CE
Just as with the Chinese commanders, the British leaders debate how the war should be continued.
Elliot wants to cease military operations and reopen trade, while Major General Gough wants to capture the city of Amoy and blockade the Yangtze River.
In July a typhoon strikes Hong Kong, damaging British ships in the harbor and destroying some of the facilities the expedition is building on the island.
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