Chinese Battles

Guandu

Year200 AD

EraThree Kingdoms

Enemyvs Yuan Shao

LocationCentral Plains

OutcomeVictory

TypeLand

The Battle of Guandu was fought in 200 AD in Central Plains during the Three Kingdoms era, a land engagement against Yuan Shao. It ended in victory for the Chinese side.

Historical Note

Outnumbered ten to one, Cao Cao led a night raid on Yuan Shao's supply train at Wuchao. The Yuan army woke to find its grain in flames. Cao Cao took the north.

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