Battle of Xiakou

Battle of Xiakou
Part of the wars at the end of the Han dynasty
DateSpring of 203 CE
Location
Along the Yangtze River, near present-day Xinzhou District, Wuhan, Hubei
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Sun Quan Liu Biao
Commanders and leaders
Ling Cao  Huang Zu
Strength
Several thousands at most 30,000 at least
Battle of Xiakou
Traditional Chinese夏口之戰
Simplified Chinese夏口之战

The Battle of Xiakou was fought between the warlords Sun Quan and Liu Biao in 203 in the late Eastern Han dynasty. Sun Quan's forces attempted to conquer Jiangxia Commandery (present-day Xinzhou District, Wuhan, Hubei), which was defended by Liu Biao's general, Huang Zu. The battle was inconclusive as Sun Quan's forces were unable to capture Jiangxia even when Huang Zu retreated. The battle is not to be confused with the Battle of Jiangxia that took place five years later, which concluded with victory for Sun Quan over Huang Zu.


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