History of the Three Kingdoms: A Dynasty Warriors Overview
Explore the legendary Three Kingdoms era from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the rise of the Jin Dynasty. Learn about Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan.
The Era of<br>Three Kingdoms
A Dynasty Warriors Retelling
Historical Overview
The Yellow Turban<br>Rebellion
184 AD: The Fall of Han
The Peasant Uprising
Led by the mystic Zhang Jiao, the 'Way of Peace' rallied thousands of starving peasants against the corrupt imperial court, sparking a nationwide revolt.
Rise of Heroes
Amidst the chaos, three legendary figures emerged to suppress the rebellion—Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian—marking their first steps toward power.
Dong Zhuo’s<br>Tyranny (190 AD)
The Battle of Hu Lao Gate
Lu Bu vs. The Three Brothers
Battle of<br>Guandu
200 AD: Cao Cao's Hegemony
The Fall of Yuan Shao<br>& The Rise of Wei
208 AD
Battle of<br>Changban
The Legend of Zhao Yun
Amidst the chaos of Cao Cao's overwhelming forces, the white-armored general Zhao Yun single-handedly charged through enemy lines to rescue the infant lord Liu Shan, securing the future of the Shu Han dynasty.
Battle of Chibi<br>(Red Cliffs)
The Great Conflagration (208 AD)
Zhuge Liang’s Wind & Fire Ships
赤<br>壁
Hanzhong<br>Campaign
Rise of the Shu-Han Kingdom
219 AD • Liu Bei's Victory
A pivotal conflict where Liu Bei seized the strategic Hanzhong commandery from Cao Cao, securing the northern gateway to Sichuan and declaring himself King of Hanzhong.
Battle of<br>Fan Castle (219 AD)
The Fall of Guan Yu
The disastrous loss of Jing Province to the combined forces of Wei and Wu, marked by a catastrophic flood.
Battle of Yiling<br>(222 AD)
The Fire of Wu
Sun Quan's retaliation against Shu for Guan Yu's death.
Nanman Campaign<br>(225 AD)
The Southern Conflagration
PACIFICATION OF THE TRIBES
Zhuge Liang’s strategic campaign to quell the southern uprising, culminating in the seven legendary captures of the barbarian king, Meng Huo.
Battle of<br>Wuzhang Plains
234 AD: The Final Duel
Zhuge Liang vs. Sima Yi
280 AD
The Aftermath
Unifying the Land
With the fall of Wu, the Three Kingdoms come to an end. The Jin Dynasty rises, symbolized by the golden phoenix, bringing unity to a fractured land after nearly a century of war.
A Dream of Three Kingdoms
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