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Liu Pang; scan from: C.J. Peers, Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC - AD 1840 (Westminster, MD: Osprey Publishing, 2006), 43.   The Western Han Dynasty (Also known as the Former Han, as contrasted with the Eastern, or Later, Han Dynasty) lasted about 229 years. Its founder was Liu Pang.1   Han Chariot; scan from: C.J. Peers, Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC - AD 1840 (Westminster, MD: Osprey Publishing, 2006), 72. Han Cavalry; scan from: C.J. Peers, Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC - AD 1840 (Westminster, MD: Osprey Publishing, 2006), 73.

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Julu, Battle of Chu-Han War ? 207 BCE Qin forces led by Zhang Han fought against Chu rebels led by Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu defeated a large Qin army with a small number of soldiers. The major Qin forces were eliminated here.
Chu-Han War Chu-Han War 206-202 BCE The Chu-Han contention (Chinese: 楚漢相爭 or 楚漢春秋, 206–202 BC) was a post-Qin Dynasty interregnum period in China. Liu Bang (劉邦), King of Han, struggled against Xiang Yu (項羽), Overlord of the Western Chu, for control of China.
Western Han Dynasty begins Han Dynasty Rule Western Han (206 B.C.-A.D.220) is established with capital at Chang'an 長安, at modern Xi'an in Shaanxi Province.
Unnamed Battle(s) Liubang v three Kings of Qin 206 BCE 1st year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle where Liubang suppresses the three Kings of Qin.
Unnamed Battle(s) Tian Heng v Tian Jia 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Tian Heng attacks Tian Jia.
Youzhou, Conquest of Cao Cao v Youzhou 205 BCE 曹操平 远 幽州之战 Cao Cao conquers Youzhou. ??
Jingxing, Battle of Chu-Han War The army of Han, commanded by Han Xin, fought and a Zhao army.
Chengyang, Battle of Qi v Chu 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: King Xin of Han attacks King Guang of Han.
Pengcheng, Battle of Chu v Han 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Pengcheng (Chu versus Han).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han Xin of Han v Wei 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle where Han Xin of Han breaks Wei.
Unnamed Battle(s) Zang Tu v Liaodong 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Zang Tu strikes Liaodong.
Unnamed Battle(s) Chen Yu v Zhang Er 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Chen Yu attacks Zhang Er.
Chengyang, Battle of Qi v Chu 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Chengyang (Qi versus Chu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Feiqiu 205 BCE 2nd year of King Liu Bang of Han: Han Army takes Feiqiu.
Jingjing, Battle of Han Xin of Han v Zhao 204 BCE 3rd year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Jingjing where Han Xin of Han breaks Zhao.
Wei River, Battle of Chu-Han War 203 BCE Han v Qi and Western Chu: General Han Xin led the Han force, while the Qi were led by Prince Tian Guang (田廣), and the Chu were led by Long Qie (龍且). Han Xin defeated the combined forces of Qi and Chu by strategem.
Chenggao, Battle of Chu-Han War 203 BCE 4th year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Chenggao (Chu versus Han).
Weishui, Battle of Han Xin of Han with Chu v Allied armies of Qi 203 BCE 4th year of King Liu Bang of Han: The Battle of Weishui (Han Xin of Han with Chu versus the allied armies of Qi).
Gaixia, Battle of Chu-Han War 202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Gaixia (Chu versus Han). Considered to be one of the most decisive battles in history
Han Dynasty established 202 BCE - 220 CE The Han Dynasty was one of the longest in China's history.
Unnamed Battle(s) Li Ji v Han 202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: Li Ji opposes Han.
Unnamed Battle Han Dynasty Rule 202 BCE Liu Pang defeats Ch’u and takes the name Kao Tsu. The Han Empire is born.
Zang Tu, Battle of ?? V ?? 202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Zang Tu.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v King Linjiang 202 BCE 5th year of Han Gaodi: Han attacks King Linjiang.
Invasion of of China by the Mongols (Hsiung-nu) Invasion of the Hsiung-nu 201 BCE Under Mo Du, the barbarian Mongols pierce the Great Wall with an army of over 300,000 men.
Baideng, Siege of Invasion of the Hsiung-nu 201 BCE 6th Year of Emperor Gao of Han: 201 BC 汉高帝六年
Mayi, Battle of Invasion of the Hsiung-nu 200 BCE 7th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Mayi (Han attacks King Xin of Han).
P'ing-ch'eng, Battle of Invasion of the Hsiung-nu 200 BCE A military conflict between Han China and the Xiongnu in 200 BC.
Baideng, Battle of Invasion of the Hsiung-nu 200 BCE 7th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Baideng (Han versus Xiongnu), Xiongnu attacks Dai.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v reserves of King Xin of Han 199 BCE 8th year of Han Gaodi: Han attacks the reserves of King Xin of Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Dai 197 BCE 10th year of Han Gaodi: The battle where Han suppresses Dai.
Qixi, Battle of Han v Ying Bu 196 BCE 11th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Qixi where Han strikes Ying Bu.
Ji, Battle of Han v Lu Wan 195 BCE 12th year of Han Gaodi: The Battle of Ji where Han attacks Lu Wan.
Unnamed Battle(s) Shujian tribe v Han 192 BCE 2nd year of Han Huidi: Shujian tribe revolts against Han .
Unnamed Battle(s) Zhao Tuo v Han 183 BCE 5th year of Han Gaohou: Zhao Tuo attacks Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 182 BCE 6th year of Han Gaohou: Xiongnu harasses Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Didao 181 BCE 7th year of Han Gaohou: Xiongnu attacks Didao.
Unnamed Battle(s) Zhou Bo v Lu clan 180 BCE 8th year of Han Gaohou: Zhou Bo destroys the Lu clan.
Unnamed Battle Han v Northern King of Qi 177 BCE 3rd Year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han suppresses the Northern King of Qi.
Unnamed Battle Han v Xionggaonu 177 BCE 3rd Year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle of Han versus Xionggaonu.
Unnamed Battle Han v Laoshang Danyu of the Xiongnu 166 BCE 14th year of Qianyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han counterstrikes Laoshang Danyu of the Xiongnu.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 162 BCE 2nd year of Houyuan, Han Wendi: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Unnamed Battle Han v Xiongnu 158 BCE 6th year of Houyuan, Han Wendi: The Battle where Han fends off the Xiongnu.
Rebellion of the Seven States Han v Seven States 154 BCE 3rd year of Qianyuan, Han Jingdi: Han suppresses the rebellion of the seven states.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 148 BCE 2nd year of Zhongyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han ?? 144 BCE 6th Year of Zhongyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Yanmen and Shangjun.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 142 BCE 6th Year of Houyuan, Han Jingdi: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Minyue v Dong'ou 138 BCE 3rd year of Jianyuan, Han Wudi: Minyue attacks Dong'ou.
Unnamed Battle(s) Minyue v Nanyue 135 BCE 5th year of Jianyuan: Minyue attacks Nanyue.
Ma-yi, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War June, 133 BCE This battle marks the beginning of the long-term war between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu, and also a beginning of offensive policies adopted by the Han court.
Mayi, Battle of Han You v Xiongnu 133 BCE 2nd year of Yuanguang, Han Wudi: The Battle of Mayi (Han You strikes at Xiongnu).
Longcheng, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 129 BCE 5th year of Yuanguang: The Battle of Longcheng (Han verus Xiongnu).
Yuyang, Battle of Han v Xiongnu ?? 128 BCE 1st year of Yuanshuo, Han Wudi: The Battle of Yuyang.
Yanmen, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 128 BCE 1st year of Yuanshuo, Han Wudi: The Battle of Yanmen (Han versus Xiongnu).
Henan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu ?? 127 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Henan where Han strikes Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 126 BCE 3rd year of Yuanshuo: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Han 125 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Gaoque, Battle of Xiongnu v Han 124 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Gaoque (Han versus Xiongnu).
Shuofang, Battle of Xiongnu v Han 124 BCE 4th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Shuofang.
Dingxiang, Battle of Xiongnu v Han 123 BCE 5th year of Yuanshuo: The Battle of Dingxiang (Han versus Xiongnu) attacks Han.
Gaolanshan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 121 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshou, Han Wudi: The Battle of Gaolanshan (Han versus Xiongnu).
Qilianshan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 121 BCE 2nd year of Yuanshou, Han Wudi: The Battle of Qilianshan (Han versus Xiongnu).
Mobei, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War January - June, 119 BC This was a major Han expedition led by Wei Qing and Huo Qubing against the Xiongnu.
Mobei, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 119 BCE 4th Year of Yuanshou: The Battle of Mobei (Han versus Xiongnu).
Fanyu, Battle of Han v Nanyue 112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: The Battle of Fanyu (Han attacks Nanyue).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Xiqiang 112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: The Battle where Han strikes Xiqiang.
Unnamed Battle Han v Xiongnu 112 BCE 5th year of Yuanding, Han Wudi: Xiongnu attacks Han.
Meiling, Battle of Han v Dongyue and Wulin 111 BCE 6th year of Yuanding: The Battle of Meiling (Han attacks Dongyue and Wulin).
Unnamed Battle Han v Chao Wangjian 109 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: Han Wudi: The Battle where Han attacks Chao Wangjian.
Unnamed Battle Han v Dian 109 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: Han Wudi: The Battle where Han attacks Dian.
Cheshi, Battle of Di v Han 108 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Cheshi, Di attacks Han. [One battle or two?]
Loulan, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War December, 108 BC The Han arrested the king of Loulan, and went on to invade Jushi. The battle resulted in the submission of both Wusun and Ta-Yuan.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Loulan 108 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: Han attacks Loulan.
Junjishan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 103 BCE 2nd year of Taichu, Han Wudi: The Battle of Junjishan (Han strikes Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Dawan ?? 102 BCE 3rd year of Taichu: The Battle where Han strikes at Dawan.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Xiongnu 102 BCE 3rd year of Taichu: The Battle where Xiongnu disturbs the Han at the border.
Tianshan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 99 BCE 2nd year of Tianhan, Han Wudi: The Battle of Tianshan (Han attacks Xiongnu).
T'ien Shan, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War 99 BCE Sino-Xiongnu War ??
Yuwushui, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 97 BCE 4th year of Tianhan: The Battle of Yuwushui (Han versus Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Cheshi 90 BCE 3rd year of Zhenghe,Han Wudi: Han attacks Cheshi.
Yanranshan, Battle of Han v Xiongnu 90 BCE 3rd year of Zhenghe,Han Wudi: The Battle of Yanranshan (Han strikes Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Shuofang 87 BCE 2nd year of Houyuan, Han Wudi: Xiongnu attacks Shuofang.
Unnamed Battle Han v Barbarian people of Yizhou 86 BCE 1st year of Shiyuan, Han Zhaodi: The Battle where Han breaks the barbarian people of Yizhou.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han Lu v Hu 86 BCE 1st year of Shiyuan, Han Zhaodi: Han Lu breaks Hu.
Unnamed Battle(s) Tian Guangming v Barbarian people of Yizhou 83 BCE 4th year of Shiyuan: The Battle where Tian Guangming breaks the barbarian people of Yizhou.
Unnamed Battle(s) Wu Dushi v Han 80 BCE 1st year of Yuanfeng, Han Zhaodi: Wu Dushi opposes Han.
Outuo, Battle of Han versus Xiongnu 79 BCE 2nd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Outuo (Han versus Xiongnu).
Zhangye, Battle of Han versus Xiongnu 78 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The Battle of Zhangye (Han versus Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Han v Wuhuan of Liaodong 78 BCE 3rd year of Yuanfeng: The battle where Han attacks Wuhuan of Liaodong.
Unnamed Battle(s) Wuhuan v Han 75 BCE 6th year of Yuanfeng: Wuhuan opposes Han.
Unnamed Battle Wusun and Wuhuan v Xiongnu 71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Wusun and Wuhuan counter attacks Xiongnu.
Unnamed Battle Chang Hui of Han v Guizi 71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Chang Hui of Han attacks Guizi.
Unnamed Battle Han and Wusun v Xiongnu 71 BCE 3rd year of Benshi, Han Xuandi: The Battle where Han assist the Wusun in attacking Xiongnu.
Jushi, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War
Part of The
67 BCE This was a battle between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu over the Turpan Basin.
Unnamed Battle(s) Han and Xizang v Cheshi 67 BCE 3rd year of Dijie, Han Xuandi: Han allies with Xizang and attacks Cheshi.
Unnamed Battle Ma Fengshi of Han v Shache 65 BCE 1st year of Yuankang, Han Xuandi: The battle where Ma Fengshi of Han attacks Shache.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiongnu v Cheshi 64 BCE 2nd year of Yuankang: Xiongnu attacks Cheshi.
Unnamed Battle Zhao Chongguo v Xichang 61 BCE 1st year of Shenjue, Han xuandi: The Battle where Zhao Chongguo suppresses Xichang.
Guqie, Battle of Xiongnu Huhanxie v Yanquyi 58 BCE 4th year of Shenjue: The Battle of Guqie where the Xiongnu Huhanxie tribe attacks and absorbs the Yanquyi tribe.
Unnamed Battle Xiongnu v Xiongnu 57 BCE 1st Year of Wufeng: The Battle where five Xiongnu tribes batle for supremacy.
Unnamed Battle(s) Wusun v Han Shi 53 BCE 1st year of Ganlu, Han Xuandi: Wusun besieges Han Shi.
Unnamed Battle Xiongnu Zhizhi tribe v ?? 49 BCE 1st year of Huanglong: The Battle where Xiongnu Zhizhi tribe forms three states.
Unnamed Battle Long Xiqiang v Han 42 BCE 2nd year of Yongguang, Han Yuandi: The Battle where Long Xiqiang opposes Han.
Kang-Chu, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War 36 BCE Part of the Sino-Xiongnu War.
Zhizhi, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War October - December, 36 BCE Another battle between the Han Dynasty and the Zhizhi Guduhou Chanyu (sometimes known as Western Xiongnu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Zong of Changan v ?? 36 BCE 3rd year of Jianzhao, Han Yuandi: Zong of Changan revolts.
Unnamed Battle Wusun v Han Duhu 29 BCE 4th year of Jianshi, Han Chengdi: Wusun besieges Han Duhu.
Unnamed Battle Han v Yelang 27 BCE 2nd year of Heping, Han Chengdi: The Battle where Han attacks Yelang.
Unnamed Battle(s) Tieguantu of Zhou v Han ?? 22 BCE 3rd year of Yangshuo, Han Chengdi: Tieguantu of Zhou revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Zhenggong v 18 BCE 3rd year of Hongjia, Han Chengdi: Zhenggong revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Fan Bing of the Wei Clan v Han ?? 14 BCE 3rd year of Yongshi, Han Chengdi: Fan Bing of the Wei Clan revolts.
Shanyang, Battle of ?? V ?? 14 BCE 3rd year of Yongshi, Han Chengdi: The Battle of Shanyang (Tieguantu).
Unnamed Battle(s) Ren Heng v Han ?? 3 CE 3rd year of Yuanshi, Han Pingdi: Ren Heng of Yangsuo revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Liu Chong v Wang Mang 6 CE 1st year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Liu Chong opposes Wang Mang.
Unnamed Battle Zhai Yi v Wang Mang 7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: The battle where Zhai Yi oppose Wang Mang.
Unnamed Battle(s) Zhao Peng and Huo Hong v Han ?? 7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Zhao Peng and Huo Hong revolt.
Unnamed Battle(s) Xiqiang v Xihai 7 CE 2nd year of Jushe, Wang Mang: Xiqiang attacks Xihai.
Unnamed Battle Wang Mang v Xiongnu 10 CE 2nd year of Jianguo, Wang Mang: The Battle where Wang Mang attacks Xiongnu.
Unnamed Battle South-Western Yi v Wang Mang 12 CE 4th year of Jianguo: The Battle where South-Western Yi revolts against Wang Mang.
Unnamed Battle(s) People of the Wuyuanqun and Daiqun v Han ?? 15 CE 2nd year of Tianfeng, Wang Mang: The People of the Wuyuanqun and Daiqun opposes the new and revolts.
Yunshe, Battle of Lulin v Han ?? 17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Lulin Uprising (The Battle of Yunshe).
Unnamed Battle(s) Lu Mu and Hai Qu v Han ?? 17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Lu Mu and Hai Qu revolt.
Unnamed Battle(s) Peasants of Nanqun v Han ?? 17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Peasants of Nanqun revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Gua Tianyi v Han ?? 17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Gua Tianyi revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Zhang Ba and Yang Mu v Han ?? 17 CE 4th year of Tianfeng: Zhang Ba and Yang Mu revolt.
Chengchang, Battle of Red Brows v Han ?? 18 CE 5th year of Tianfeng: Diao Zidu revolts, The Red Brows revolt (The Battle of Chengchang).
Unnamed Battle(s) ?? v Han ?? 18 CE 5th year of Tianfeng: Diao Zidu revolts.
Unnamed Battle(s) Yi Zhouyi v Wang Mang 19 CE 6th year of Tianfeng: Yi Zhouyi raises an army and opposes Wang Mang.
Unnamed Battle(s) Chi Zhaoping v Han ?? 21 CE 2nd year of Dihuang, Wang Mang: Chi Zhaoping leads uprising.
Unnamed Battle(s) Qin Feng v Han ?? 21 CE 2nd year of Dihuang, Wang Mang: Qin Feng revolts.
Lanxiang, Battle of ?? v Han ?? 22 CE 3rd year of Dihuang: The Battle where the rebel armies ally in a night raid of Lanxiang.
Unnamed Battle(s) Liu Wang v Han ?? 23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: Liu Wang Uprising.
Unnamed Battle Liu Xuan v Wang Mang 23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: The Battle where Liu Xuan destroys Wang Mang.
Unnamed Battle(s) ?? v Han ?? 23 CE 4th year of Dihuang: Zong Cheng Uprising
Kunyang, Siege of Red Eyebrow Rebellion June, 24 CE After being sieged for 2 months, 9000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mang's troops, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of Han Dynasty.
Kunyang, Battle of Red Eyebrow Rebellion June, 24 CE After being sieged for 2 months, 9000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450,000 of Wang Mang's troops, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of Han Dynasty.
Unnamed Battle Liu Xiu v Han Dan 24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Battle where Liu Xiu attacks Han Dan.
Unnamed Battle(s) Gongsun Shu v Han ?? 24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: Gongsun Shu proclaims himself as Emperor in Shu (Sichuan).
Unnamed Battle(s) Tian Rong v Han ?? 24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: Tian Rong uprising.
Unnamed Battle(s) Yan Cen v Han ?? 24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Yan Cen uprising.
Unnamed Battle Liu Xiu v Peasant army of Hebei 24 CE 2nd year of Gengshi: The Battle where Liu Xiu attacks and absorbs the peasant army of Hebei.
Ch'eng-Tu, Battle of Han v Xin 36 CE Red Eyebrow Rebellion (Han and Xin Wars??) ??
Yiwulu, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War February, 73 CE This battle occurred during major expedition against the Xiongnu launched by the Han Dynasty.
Ikh Bayan, Battle of Sino-Xiongnu War June, 89 CE Another major expedition launched against the Xiongnu by the Han Dynasty.

Notes

1Loewe, Michael. “The Former Han Dynasty,” in The Cambridge History of China, Volume 1, The Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 B.C.-A.D. 220, Denis Twitchett and Michael Loewe, ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1986.
 

Bibliography

Beck, B.J. Mansvelt. “The Fall of Han,” in The Cambridge History of China, Volume 1, The Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 B.C.-A.D. 220, Denis Twitchett and Michael Loewe, ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1986.
 
Chinese History Forum. List of Chinese battles from 《中国历代战争年表》 (A Chronology of Battles in Chinese History) published by the People's Liberation Army Press. Online at China History Forum.
 

Loewe, Michael. “The Former Han Dynasty,” in The Cambridge History of China, Volume 1, The Ch'in and Han Empires, 221 B.C.-A.D. 220, Denis Twitchett and Michael Loewe, ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1986.
 

Peers, C.J. Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC - AD 1840. Westminster, MD: Osprey Publishing, 2006.
 


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