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Battle of Red Cliffs
208 • Hubei Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
China's most famous naval battle. An alliance of Liu Bei and Sun Quan stopped Cao Cao's invasion of the south using fire ships.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive victory for the alliance; cementing the tripartite division of China.
Allied Wu & Shu
- Commander: Zhou Yu / Zhuge Liang
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: Gering
Cao Cao (Future Wei)
- Commander: Cao Cao
- Strength: ca. 220.000 - 800.000 (umstritten)
- Casualties: Enorm (Brand & Krankheit)
Strategic Context
Cao Cao's attempt to forcibly unify China and subjugate the southern warlords.
Conflict / War
Three Kingdoms Wars
Decisive victory for Cao Cao; foundation for the later Wei Kingdom.
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