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Battle of Jingxing
-205 • Hebei Passverteidigung
Historical Overview
General Han Xin defeated a superior army by positioning his troops with their backs to a river ("Fight to the death" tactic).
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Han victory; conquest of the State of Zhao.
Han Army
- Commander: Han Xin
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann
- Casualties: Moderat
State of Zhao
- Commander: Chen Yu
- Strength: ca. 200.000 Mann
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Han offensive to conquer the northern territories and isolate Xiang Yu.
Conflict / War
Chu-Han Contention
Decisive Chu victory; near-total destruction of the main Han force.
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