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'''The Battle of Chi Bi''', or '''Battle of Red Cliffs''', was an important battle during the [[Three Kingdoms]] period. It was mainly a naval battle, although fighting continued on land after the initial strike. As a result of the battle, [[Liu Bei]] and [[Sun Quan]] established their dynasties and the age of Three Kingdoms began.
'''The Battle of Chi Bi''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Simplified]]: 赤壁之战; [[Traditional Chinese|Traditional]]: 赤壁之戰; [[Hanyu pinyin]]: Chì bì zhī zhàn), or '''Battle of Red Cliffs''', was an important battle during the [[Three Kingdoms]] period. It was mainly a naval battle, although fighting continued on land after the initial strike. As a result of the battle, [[Liu Bei]] and [[Sun Quan]] established their dynasties and the age of Three Kingdoms began.
==The Battle==
==The Battle==
The version of the battle in [[Romance of the Three Kingdoms]] is similar, but there are key differences. Zhuge Liang, who is depicted as a mystic, uses magic to summon a favorable wind and guide the fire ships. Also, Guan Yu attacks Cao Cao before he reaches Yiling, but lets him escape. Finally, Sun Quan attempts to kill Liu Bei during the battle, but the assassination fails because of a Zhuge Liang scheme.
The version of the battle in [[Romance of the Three Kingdoms]] is similar, but there are key differences. Zhuge Liang, who is depicted as a mystic, uses magic to summon a favorable wind and guide the fire ships. Also, Guan Yu attacks Cao Cao before he reaches Yiling, but lets him escape. Finally, Sun Quan attempts to kill Liu Bei during the battle, but the assassination fails because of a Zhuge Liang scheme.
==Other Depictions==
===Red Cliffs===
In 2008, [[John Woo]] directed a film called ''Red Cliffs'' that was based on the battle. It is a combination of elements from the historical records, the novel, and entirely new elements. Most notably, Woo writes it as a love triangle between Cao Cao, Zhou Yu and [[Xiao Qiao]], who was Zhou Yu's wife in reality. It is true that Cao Cao tried to abduct Xiao Qiao during the battle, but the rest is entirely fictional.
===Dynasty Warriors===
Many [[video games]] have depicted the Battle of Red Cliffs, most notably the [[Dynasty Warriors]] series. These versions are based more on the novel than the historical record. These versions give greater importance to Wu officer [[Huang Gai]] and Daoist mystic [[Pang Tong]].
==Accuracy==
Many professional historians believe that the Battle of Chi Bi did not happen, or at least that it did not happen like it was described in the historical records. There is some conflict between different sources; it may be that the battle was based on different naval battles that occurred on the Yangtze. However, most historians and regular people speak of the battle as fact.
[[Category:Battles]]
[[Category:Battles]]
[[Category:Chinese History]]
[[Category:Chinese History]]
[[Category:Romance of the Three Kingdoms]]
[[Category:Romance of the Three Kingdoms]]