Battle of Pengcheng 205 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 205 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Chu–Han Contention | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 34.2667, 117.1667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Pengcheng was fought in Pengcheng (present-day Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China) in April 205 BC between the kingdoms of Western Chu and Han, led by Xiang Yu and Liu Bang respectively. The Han forces were unprepared and suffered heavy losses. Several of Liu Bang's family members were captured and some of his allies defected to Chu as a result of his defeat.
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