What was the Battle of Caishi (1161)?

Introduction The Battle of Caishi (Chinese: 采石之戰) was a major naval engagement of the Jin–Song Wars of China that took place on 26 to 27 November 1161. It ended with a decisive Song victory. The Song used gunpowder weapons in their victory. Soldiers under the command of Wanyan Liang, the Jurchen emperor of the Jin… Read More