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The Battle of Xuzhou took place from January, 18th to March 18, 1916, and was a major battle of the
National Protection War.[1]
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.[1] on March 20 Republic of China recaptured the city and then launched an attack on
Luzhou.[2]