Battle of Red Cliffs
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The Battle of Red Cliffs, also known as the Battle of Chibi, was a decisive naval battle in China that took place during the winter of 208–209 AD. It was fought on the Yangtze River between the forces
Engravings on a cliff-side near a widely accepted candidate site for the battlefield, in the vicinity of Chibi, Hubei. The engravings are at least 1000 years old, and include the Chinese characters 赤壁 ('red cliffs') written from right to left.
Su Dongpo's Red Cliffs in Huangzhou
Cao Cao surrounded by his generals, as depicted by the Jingju Theatre Company
Woodblock illustration of the battle, from a Ming dynasty copy of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Sun Quan
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Sun Quan, courtesy name Zhongmou, posthumously known as Emperor Da of Wu, was the founder of Eastern Wu, one of the Three Kingdoms of China. He inherited control of the warlord regime established by h
Tang dynasty portrait of Sun Quan by Yan Liben
A mural showing chariots and cavalry, from Dahuting Tomb (打虎亭漢墓) of the late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD), located in Zhengzhou, Henan
Statue of Sun Quan.
Portrait of Sun Quan from Sancai Tuhui