Zhou Yu

AncientGeneralChina175 — 210

三国时期东吴名将。赤壁之战中以火攻大破曹操大军，奠定三分天下格局。

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Quick Facts

Born

175

Died

210

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)76

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)70

Total Score56.2

Zhou Yu — Complete Timeline

208 AD

Battle of Red CliffsWar

Zhou Yu, as commander of Sun Quan's forces, allied with Liu Bei to confront Cao Cao's northern fleet on the Yangtze River. Using fire ships, Zhou Yu's smaller navy destroyed Cao Cao's larger fleet, preventing a southern conquest and securing the Three Kingdoms division.

Three KingdomsNaval battleAlliance

Impact: regional

209 AD

Siege of JianglingWar◆ Major

After Red Cliffs, Zhou Yu led Sun Quan's forces in a year-long siege against Cao Cao's garrison at Jiangling. Zhou Yu was wounded by an arrow during the campaign. The eventual capture of Jiangling expanded Sun Quan's territory into Jing Province.

Three KingdomsSiegeTerritorial expansion

Impact: regional

210 AD

Death of Zhou YuOther◆ Major

Zhou Yu died at age 36 in Yueyang while preparing a campaign against Liu Bei's ally Liu Zhang. His death removed a key strategist from Sun Quan's court and allowed Liu Bei to consolidate control over Jing Province.

Three KingdomsDeathPower shift

Impact: regionaltragic