Battle of Yamen (1279)

Battle of Yamen (Song dynasty vs Yuan dynasty) took place in 1279 during Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty.

Battle facts

Year: 1279
Date: 1279-03-19
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty
Side A: Song dynasty
Side B: Yuan dynasty
Commanders (A): Zhang Shijie, Lu Xiufu
Commanders (B): Zhang Hongfan
Casualties: At least 100,000 died either from fighting or drowning; the rest fled (Song dynasty)
Outcome: Death of Song emperor Zhao Bing Fall of the Song dynasty
Coordinates: 22.270°, 113.080°