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Where does Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back fit in Star Wars?

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  2. 1 BBY – 0 ABYEpisode IV: A New HopeEpisode IV: A New HopeMOVIE
  3. 3 ABYEpisode V: The Empire Strikes Back
    You are here · Stop 40 of 63Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
  4. 3 ABYStar Wars Outlaws + DLC Wild Card + DLC A Pirate's FortuneStar Wars Outlaws + DLC Wild Card + DLC A Pirate's FortuneVIDEO GAME

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When does Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back take place in the Star Wars universe?

The movie takes place 3 years after A New Hope, in 3 ABY

Why watch Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back at this point in the timeline?

Because this is where it falls chronologically