Second Battle of Qanteng

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Second Battle of Qanteng
Part of the Qanteng War
DateAugust 21, 1911-August 22, 1911 (1 day and 2 hours)
Location
Port Friedrich, Elodia
Result

Decisive Elodian victory

  • Reichskrieger force repelled
  • Preparations for invasion of Teicher
  • Kaiser Friedrich personally takes charge of the conflict
  • Admiral Katzfeld removed from command
Combatants
Reichskrieg Elodia
Commanders and leaders
Felix von Katzfeld Unknown
Strength

Multiple warships and troop transports

At least 11,000 marines

Approx. 2,000 Elodian troops

Multiple warships
Casualties and losses
Multiple warships sunk
9,000 marines dead or captured
180 dead or wounded
Minimal to warships
7 missing

The Second Battle of Qanteng, also known as the First Battle of Qanteng, was a turning point in the Qanteng War. In violation of the terms of the Westell Conference, Reichskrieg attempted to forcibly retake their colony of Friedrichsburg, which had been captured months prior by Elodian forces, in a seaborne assault.