What is the Battle of the Three Kingdoms?

The formation of the tripartite confrontation between the three countries is a process, not achieved overnight. The most important battle of the Three Kingdoms is Battle of Red Cliffs.

First, the formation of the Three Kingdoms began with the battle of Guandu, which was an important battle for Cao Cao to defeat Yuan Shao and unify the Yellow River basin. The battle of Guandu strengthened Cao Cao's strength and laid a solid foundation for Cao Cao to defeat Yuan Shao and unify the North. After defeating Yuan Shao, no one in the north can compete with Cao Cao.

Second, the important battle for the formation of the Three Kingdoms was Battle of Red Cliffs.

In Battle of Red Cliffs, in 208 AD, the allied forces of Sun and Liu Bei defeated Cao's 800,000 troops in Chibi area of the Yangtze River, laying the foundation for the tripartite confrontation among the three countries. In this battle, Cao Cao was no longer able to conquer Sun Liu. Basically laid the situation in the three countries.

3. In AD 220, Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor, and in AD 22 1 year, Liu Bei proclaimed himself emperor. In 222 AD, Sun Quan became king. Formed a tripartite confrontation between the three countries.