Silla–Tang armies crush the Baekje restoration attempt and force Yamato Japan to withdraw from Korea in the Battle of Baekgang.

The Battle of Baekgang or Battle of Baekgang-gu, also known as the Battle of Hakusukinoe in Japan, and as the Battle of Baijiangkou in China, was a battle between Paekche restoration forces and their ally, Yamato Japan, against the allied forces of Silla and Tang China. The battle took place on 27–28 August 663 in the Baengma River or Baek River, which is the lower reach of the Geum River in Jeollabuk-do province, Korea.

The Silla-Tang forces won a decisive victory, compelling Yamato Japan to withdraw completely from Korean affairs and crushing the Paekche restoration movement.

Map of the Battle of Baekgang
Map of the Battle of Baekgang (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
6th century Silla
6th century Silla (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
TangGaozu
TangGaozu (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Sources and further reading: Wikipedia — Battle of Baekgang, Silla, Tang dynasty, Paekche (CC BY-SA). Images: Wikimedia Commons.