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Battle of Xuzhou (1916)

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The Battle of Xuzhou
Part of the National Protection War and WWI
DateJanuary 18, 1916 – March 20, 1916
LocationXuzhou, China
Result Republic of China victory
Belligerents

Beiyang government Republic of China

Empire of China
Commanders and leaders
Beiyang government Liu Yunfeng Feng Yuxiang
National Protection War

The Battle of Xuzhou took place from January, 18th to March 18, 1916, and was a major battle of the National Protection War.

Timeline

This battle began when Liu Yunfeng's forces invaded Xuzhou from Yunnan and on January 21 captured the city. Feng Yuxiang forces then recaptured the city. A few days after the city was captured by Liu Yunfeng's forces. Liu Yunfeng's forces received reinforcements to attack Xuzhou, as it was an important city in Sichuan and was necessary for the Republic of China to capture. on March 20 Republic of China recaptured the city and then launched an attack on Luzhou.

References

  1. ^ 中國現代軍事史主要戰役表 (in Chinese). 美軍顧問團史政處. 1967.
  2. "１９１６──中華民國五年丙辰". gj.zdic.net. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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