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Battle of Xiaoting / Yiling
222 • Hubei Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Liu Bei attempted to avenge the death of Guan Yu but was devastatingly defeated by Wu general Lu Xun, who set fire to Liu Bei's chain of camps.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Victory for Wu; massive weakening of the Shu Kingdom.
Wu Kingdom
- Commander: Lu Xun
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: Minimal
Shu Han Kingdom
- Commander: Liu Bei
- Strength: ca. 40.000 - 80.000
- Casualties: Sehr hoch
Strategic Context
Revenge campaign of Shu against Wu, which almost permanently destroyed the alliance of the southern kingdoms.
Conflict / War
Three Kingdoms Wars
Decisive victory for Cao Cao; foundation for the later Wei Kingdom.
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