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Cherrie and Natalie continue their discussion of the Arrow War!
After local pressure was unsuccessful, the British (and French!) escalated the situation around Canton, sending military forces to depose the Governor of Canton, Ye Mingchen.
While they were ultimately successful, it still did not bring them the results in China they desired.
With neither side willing to compromise or back down, the cycle of violence would continue as both sides began to pull troops towards Beijing for the final showdown.
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Cherrie and Natalie continue their discussion of the Arrow War!
After local pressure was unsuccessful, the British (and French!) escalated the situation around Canton, sending military forces to depose the Governor of Canton, Ye Mingchen.
While they were ultimately successful, it still did not bring them the results in China they desired.
With neither side willing to compromise or back down, the cycle of violence would continue as both sides began to pull troops towards Beijing for the final showdown.
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