certainly over ancient weapons such as swords, sabres, spears and lances. The third battle of Nanking was a testing ground for the first modern Chinese firearms used in battle. References Franz H. Michael, ed.The Taiping Rebellion: History and Documents (Seattle,: University of Washington Press, 1966). 3 vols. Volumes two and three select and translate basic documents. Translated and condensed from the author's publications in Chinese; especially strong on the military campaigns, based on the author's wide travels in China in the 1920s and 1930s. Conflicts in 1864 Rebellions in the Qing dynasty Nanking 1864 History of Nanjing Massacres in China 1864 in China March 1864 events April 1864 events May 1864 events June 1864 events July 1864 events