Historical Events from This Year 663
Military & Warfare
Silla and Tang Forces Defeat Baekje Restorers
August 28th, 663 1361 years ago
The combined armies of Silla and Tang decisively defeated the Baekje forces that were attempting to restore the fallen Baekje kingdom with the assistance of Yamato Japan. This battle, fought at Baekgang, was a crucial moment where the allied forces of Silla and Tang not only thwarted the Baekje restoration effort but also pressured Yamato Japan into withdrawing from Korean affairs. The collaboration between Silla and Tang marked a transformative phase in the regional power dynamics.
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