Battle of Chiatung

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Battle of Chiatung
Part of Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1895)
Date 11 October 1895 Location Chiatung, Taiwan Result Japanese victory
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.