Battle of Chiatung
| 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 | ||||||
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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.