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Battle of Gaixia
-202 • Anhui Belagerung / Einschließung
Historical Overview
The final decisive battle. Xiang Yu was surrounded and committed suicide after his troops were demoralized by "Songs of Chu."
Quick Facts
Outcome:Total Han victory; Liu Bang becomes Emperor (Gaozu).
Han Army
- Commander: Liu Bang / Han Xin
- Strength: ca. 300.000 Mann
- Casualties: Moderat
Western Chu
- Commander: Xiang Yu †
- Strength: ca. 100.000 Mann
- Casualties: Nahezu 100%
Strategic Context
Final destruction of Xiang Yu's power and unification of China under the Han Dynasty.
Conflict / War
Chu-Han Contention
Decisive Chu victory; near-total destruction of the main Han force.
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