Events tagged with "battle of yamen"

Historical Events tagged with "battle of yamen"

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Military & Warfare

Mongol Victory at the Battle of Yamen

March 19th, 1279 745 years ago

The Battle of Yamen marked the end of the Song dynasty as Mongol forces overwhelmed the Song navy in a decisive engagement. Located in Guangdong province, this conflict was significant as it highlighted the Mongol Empire's dominance in China and their military prowess. The Song fleet, commanded by General Zhang Shijie, faced an enormous Mongol armada led by the Kublai Khan's forces, resulting in the annihilation of the Song naval power. This pivotal battle solidified Mongol control of China and led to the establishment of the Yuan dynasty.