The Battle of Guandu was a military conflict between the warlords Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in 200 during the prelude to the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. The battle, which concluded with victory for Cao Cao, was a turning point in the war between the two warlords. It marked the beginning of Cao Cao's gradual reunification of northern China, which made the establishment of the state of Cao Wei possible.
Read more about Battle Of Guandu: Background, Prelude, Skirmishes Along The Yellow River, The Advance On Yangwu and Flanking Attempts, The Siege of Guandu, The Raid On Wuchao, Aftermath, Legacy and Analysis, Modern References
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