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Battle of Baekgang

Type Event Region Korean Peninsula Time 663

In 663, after Baekje's fall, Japan sent a large force to support the restoration movement, fighting Tang navy and Silla army at Baekgang (Baekganggul…

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  1. 661–663former Baekje territory · South KoreaAfter Baekje's fall, remnant officials such as Gwishi Boksin installed Prince Uija and sought aid from Japan. Emperor Tenchi of Japan sent Kono Oshikazu, Sai Binraku and others with tens of thousands of troops across the sea to join the Baekje restoration army and attempt to recover the old territory.
  2. 663Baekgang · South KoreaTang general Liu Rengui held Baekgang with 170 warships; once the Japanese fleet entered the narrow channel he attacked with fire from both sides, burning over four hundred Wa ships. The Japanese were badly defeated, Prince Uija of Baekje was captured, and the restoration movement ended.

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