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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.