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Battle of Wei River
-203 • Shandong Flussüberquerung / Hinterhalt
Historical Overview
The Battle of Wei River was fought in November 204 BC between the Han and a combined force of Qi and Western Chu. The famous General Han Xin led the Han force, while the Chu were led by Long Ju (龍且) and the Qi by King Tian Guang (田廣). The result ended with Han Xin conquering the Qi kingdom.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Han victory; death of Chu general Long Ju.
Han Army
- Commander: Han Xin
- Strength: ca. 50.000 Mann
- Casualties: Gering
Western Chu
- Commander: Long Ju †
- Strength: ca. 200.000 Mann
- Casualties: Fast vollständige Vernichtung
Strategic Context
Destruction of the last major field army of Chu and securing Qi province for Han.
Conflict / War
Chu-Han Contention
Decisive Chu victory; near-total destruction of the main Han force.
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