Xiang Yu Was Unbeatable—Until His Supply Lines Began to Collapse | Silk and Steel
Xiang Yu seemed unstoppable. But could one strategic strike on his food supplies change the course of an entire civil war?In this episode of Silk and Steel, Carl Zha and his co-host continue to explore the dramatic Chu–Han Contention, the struggle that followed the collapse of the Qin Dynasty and ultimately determined who would rule a united China.Xiang Yu has dominated the battlefield. He has repeatedly defeated Liu Bang’s forces, but victory in battle does not guarantee victory in war. As Liu Bang rebuilds his forces, his allies begin to attack Chu’s supply lines. They destroy grain stores…
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