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Gan Ning
AncientGeneralChina175 — 220
Wu general and former pirate known for daring raids.
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Quick Facts
Born
175
Died
220
Country
China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)53
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)49
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)57
Strategy (15%)55
Total Score47.5
Gan Ning — Complete Timeline
208 AD
Raid on YilingWar
Gan Ning led a small force to capture Yiling from Cao Cao's forces. He held the city against a counterattack, demonstrating his tactical skill and bravery.
Three KingdomsRaidYiling
Impact: regional
Battle of Red CliffsWar◆ Major
Gan Ning served as a commander under Zhou Yu at Red Cliffs. He led a detachment in the fire attack, contributing to the defeat of Cao Cao's fleet.
Three KingdomsBattleRed Cliffs
Impact: global
213 AD
Raid on Cao Cao's Supply LinesWar◆ Major
Gan宁 led a night raid on Cao Cao's supply depot at Ruxu, capturing supplies and causing chaos. The raid forced Cao Cao to withdraw temporarily.
Three KingdomsRaidSupply Lines
Impact: regional
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
8
War Impact
9
Political
Governance
5
Reform
5
Stability
5
Policy
5
Power
5
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
8
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