Battle of the Wei River

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Cao Cao consolidates power
Yuan Shao's forces weakened
gptkbp:cao_cao gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:cao_cao's_leadership recognized for strategic brilliance
gptkbp:cao_cao's_reputation enhanced after the battle
gptkbp:cao_cao's_strategy focused on attrition
use of superior numbers
gptkbp:cao_cao's_tactics flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:combatants Cao Cao's forces
Yuan Shao's forces
gptkbp:date AD 200
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Chibi
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Three_Kingdoms_period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Wei River
gptkbp:influence later military tactics in China
gptkbp:involved_forces approximately 100,000 troops
set the stage for future conflicts
influenced future alliances
utilized cavalry effectively
exploited terrain advantages
included skilled generals
demonstrated superior coordination
marked a turning point in the power struggle
secured his position in northern China
gptkbp:location Wei River, China
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Guandu
gptkbp:result decisive victory for Cao Cao
gptkbp:significance pivotal moment in the late Eastern Han dynasty
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of northern China
gptkbp:strategy approximately 200,000 troops
led to his decline
failed to adapt to battlefield conditions
caused loss of support from allies
had logistical challenges
included inexperienced commanders
led to fragmentation of his coalition
signaled the rise of Cao Cao as a dominant force.
suffered from poor communication
gptkbp:yuan_shao gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:yuan_shao's_leadership criticized for indecisiveness
gptkbp:yuan_shao's_reputation diminished after the battle
gptkbp:yuan_shao's_strategy focused on overwhelming force
attempt to outmaneuver Cao Cao
gptkbp:yuan_shao's_tactics direct assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ma_Chao
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5