Cao Cao's armyXiahou (Wei)
Xiahou Dun
夏侯惇
“The One-Eyed General”
birth unknown–220
- Rank / office
- General-in-Chief
- Domain / base
- Wei
- Battles in 3D
- 1 battle
Later imagined depiction · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
A kinsman and senior retainer who followed Cao Cao from the very start. He lost his left eye to a stray arrow fighting Lü Bu's forces but stayed on the battlefield undaunted. Devoted not only to war but to military farms and flood control, he was known for his integrity. As the general Cao Cao trusted most, he was given the highest rank in Wei.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 190Chuping 1
Following Cao Cao
Followed him from the first raising of troops and campaigned everywhere as his confidant.
- 198Jian'an 3
Losing an Eye
Shot in the left eye by an arrow while fighting Lü Bu's forces, he fought on.
- 200
Battle of Guandu
Cao Cao's right arm. He led the main force in holding the ramparts at Guandu firmly against Yuan Shao's waves of attack and the assault of Zhang He and others.
Guandu, Yan Province 3,000 troops Watch in 3D › - 220Jian'an 25
General-in-Chief
Appointed General-in-Chief under Cao Cao, King of Wei, and died soon after.
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FAQ
Who was Xiahou Dun?
Known as “The One-Eyed General”. Cao Cao's right arm from the day he first raised troops. He lost his left eye to a stray arrow and fought on, the most trusted veteran in Wei.
What rank or office did Xiahou Dun hold?
General-in-Chief.
When did Xiahou Dun live?
Xiahou Dun died in 220; the year of birth is unknown.
Can I watch Xiahou Dun's battles in 3D?
Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Guandu (200) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.
