Anglo Myanmar Second War Flashcards
When was the start of the second Anglo Myanmar War?
1852
How long did the war last for?
1 year (1852 - 1853)
Whats the time period
1846 - 1853
Who was the king
King Bagan
Who is Lord Dalhousie
Gevernor-General of India
What was Lord Dalhousie known for?
His imperialist ambitions
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When was the incident of the Yangon river killing
1851
Who killed people on the cargo ships?
Captain Sheppard and Lewis
What did the Burmese do?
They gave the 2 englishmen fines, and detained them
What did the 2 englishmen do in response
They complained to the English East India Company
What actions did Lord Dalhouise take
He sent Commodore Lambert with warships to Yangon
How many warships
3
What 2 things did he want from the Myanmar Government
He wanted compensation and the dismissal of the Yangon governor.
Who was the new governor
U Mhone
What 3 rivers got blocked by Lambert
Yangon, Pathein and Mottama River
What happened in Jan 1852 that made Myanmar and the British exchange gun fire
Lord Dalhouise seized the Royal Myanmar Navy Ship
When did the Birtish Invasion start?
April 5th, 1852
What strat did the Myanmar use
They sent out soldiers in 4 groups, using both guerilla warfare and conventional military techniques
What fortifications did Myanmar do?
They built Forts and used 100 Ground Cannons
How many soldiers did the Birtish have
8,100
How many warships and transport ships did the British have?
19 warships and 15 transport ships
What type of large weaponry did the British have?
Long-range cannons, 8-inch cannons, and Large Howitzers
What regions did the Birtish Conquere
Ayeyarwaddy Delta and The Bago Province
What did the Birtish take control of?
The trade and natural resources in the regions that they conquered
