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Why the brutal Battle of Red Cliffs doomed an ancient Chinese dynasty

The fate of an empire hung precariously in the balance at the Battle of Red Cliffs. In the winter of AD 208, along the banks of the Yangtze River, a decisive confrontation unfolded that would significantly shape the trajectory of Chinese history. This pivotal battle pitted the formidable northern warlord Cao Cao against a coalition of southern leaders: Sun Quan and Liu Bei...

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    Why the brutal Battle of Red Cliffs doomed an ancient Chinese dynasty

    Why the brutal Battle of Red Cliffs doomed an ancient Chinese dynasty

    The fate of an empire hung precariously in the balance at the Battle of Red Cliffs. In the winter of AD 208, along the banks of the Yangtze River, a …

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