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Battle of Red Cliffs

208 Hubei Seeschlacht

Photo of the traditional site of Chibi, south of Wulin, taken in 2003.

Photo of the traditional site of Chibi, south of Wulin, taken in 2003.

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The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

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The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

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English: The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

English: The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and warlords Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

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The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and lords of war Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

The Battle of Red Cliffs sequence of events, 208, China, between the chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cao Cao and lords of war Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

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Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

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Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

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Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs, 208, China.

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A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

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A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

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A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

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A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

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A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

A en:Peking opera performance in en:Tianchan Theatre by en:Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

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Battle of Red Cliffs. English version of Image:Chibizhizhan.png.

Battle of Red Cliffs. English version of Image:Chibizhizhan.png.

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Map of the Battle of Red Cliffs

Map of the Battle of Red Cliffs

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Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs

Possible locations of the Battle of Red Cliffs

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赤壁の戦いにおける軍勢の移動。

赤壁の戦いにおける軍勢の移動。

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Lever de lune sur le Mont Nanping contemplé par Cao Cao

Lever de lune sur le Mont Nanping contemplé par Cao Cao

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Levé de lune sur le Mont Nanping contemplé par Cao Cao

Levé de lune sur le Mont Nanping contemplé par Cao Cao

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Tào Tháo làm thơ tại Xích Bích - Di Hòa Viên

Tào Tháo làm thơ tại Xích Bích - Di Hòa Viên

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Dùng thuyền cỏ dụ tên - Di Hòa Viên

Dùng thuyền cỏ dụ tên - Di Hòa Viên

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Battle of Red Cliffs. Vietnamese version of Image:Chibizhizhan.png

Battle of Red Cliffs. Vietnamese version of Image:Chibizhizhan.png

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Possible locations of Battle of Red Cliffs. Vietnamese version of Image:Chibizhizhanloc2.png

Possible locations of Battle of Red Cliffs. Vietnamese version of Image:Chibizhizhanloc2.png

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Xinkanjiaozheng gudaziben yinshi sanguozhi tongsuyanyi (A Newly Proofed Edition of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms)
Written by Luo Quanzhong of Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Ming imprint and proofed by Zhou Yuejiao of Shulin in the 19th year of Wanli reign (1591)

Xinkanjiaozheng gudaziben yinshi sanguozhi tongsuyanyi (A Newly Proofed Edition of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms) Written by Luo Quanzhong of Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Ming imprint and proofed by Zhou Yuejiao of Shulin in the 19th year of Wanli reign (1591)

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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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