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The Battle of Red Cliffs (Cao Cao)

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The Battle of Red Cliffs (Cao Cao)

Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei.

The Battle of Red Cliffs (Cao Cao) scenario map icon
The Battle of Red Cliffs (Cao Cao) scenario map icon

Overview

Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei.

Scenario briefing

Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei The stated objectives are Defeat Sun Quan.; Defeat Liu Bei.; Optional: seize river fortifications, disrupt the enemy plan, and decide where Cai He’s transports will strike..

Mission and campaign context

Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei. Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei Objectives: Defeat Sun Quan; Defeat Liu Bei; Optional: seize river fortifications, disrupt the enemy plan, and decide where Cai He’s transports will strike.

Mission overview

Cao Cao’s army must cross and control the Yangtze before it can subdue the southern warlords. Capture river forts to gain shipbuilding access, disrupt the allied fleet, and open a route to both Sun Quan and Liu Bei.

Objectives

  1. Defeat Sun Quan.
  2. Defeat Liu Bei.
  3. Optional: seize river fortifications, disrupt the enemy plan, and decide where Cai He’s transports will strike.
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Scenario · Cao Cao
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