Battle of Red Cliffs Timeline

Yellow Turban Rebellion gives rise to independent warlords in China.

Emperor Lingdi of Han dies, leaving a child emperor as successor.

Warlord Dong Zhuo claims supreme power in China.

Guandong Coalition of warlords unite against Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo assassinated by his bodyguard Lu Bu.

Cao Cao and the other warlords fight for control of China.

Battle of Red Cliffs; Cao Cao is defeated by coalition led by Liu Bei and Sun Quan.

Period of the Three Kingdoms; China is divided between kingdoms of Shu Han, Eastern Wu, and Cao Wei.

China united under the Jin Dynasty.