Battle of Xiaoting/Yiling (August 221-October 222)
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61This video will explore the Battle of Xiaoting (Yiling)
After learning of Guan Yus death and the loss of Jing Province, Liu Bei turned furious so ordered his troops to begin preparing for war with Sun Quan and designated Yiling as his target. As a critical control point along the Yangtze it was ideal for river supply routes and for staging further advances. A few weeks before the decisive engagement there was an impressive yellow aura that manifested into the sky, many saw this as an omen...
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