A Study on the Geographical Environment of the Battle of Da Fei Chuan
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DOI: 10.23977/ICSSEM2020.034
Author(s)
Li Wenping Yan Liang
Corresponding Author
Li Wenping
ABSTRACT
By using historical documents, this paper probes into the influence of geographical environment factors on the war process during the war of Da Fei Chuan between Tang and Tubo. It is believed that diseases caused by geographical environment limit the expansion of living space for both Tang and Tubo. Plateau diseases and tactical errors are one of the main reasons for Tang army's failure, and also an important reason for Tang army's being trapped in Qinghai and unable to go further. Through the modern medical concept, the cold disease and altitude reaction are re-analyzed, and the place where Da Fei Chuan War took place is verified, so as to determine the actual influence of geographical environment problems and the constraints of altitude environment on both Tang and Tubo.
KEYWORDS
Da Fei Chuan, Historical geography, Plateau diseases, Influence