Engravings of
the 1866 French Expedition based on drawings by Henri
Zuber From various sources than Le Tour du Monde ![]() ![]() ![]() The French forces land at Gapgotjin (the only landing on the eastern side of Ganghwa Island) on October 14, 1866. ![]() A 'mandarin' from Ganghwa township arrives in the afternoon of October 14 in the rain to ask the French to leave, the French find the hats amusing. ![]() A sketch of Ganghwa township ![]() Captain d'Osery leads a force to survey the approach to Ganghwa township on October 15, the Koreans fire on them without success. ![]() The attack against the East Gate and the capture of Ganghwa township on October 16. ![]() The French take control of the Government office and the remains of the royal palace in Ganghwa on October 16. ![]() Ambush at the South Gate of the Munsu-sanseong fortress, opposite Gapgotjin, on October 26, when 3 French sailors were killed. ![]() The French ships leave Gangwa on November 11, sailing past Gwangseong fort. |