Battle of Geumsan

The Battle of Geumsan, was a major battle between armies of Tang China and Goguryeo Korea that took place in 662 AD, during the Goguryeo–Tang War. Goguryeo initially won the battle but Tang eventually counterattacked and routed the enemy, laying victorious.

Battle of Geumsan
Part of Goguryeo–Tang War

Map showing the invasion of Goguryeo by the Tang forces from 645 to 668 AD
Datec. 667 AD
Location
Geumsan Fortress, Goguryeo (present-day Changtu County, Liaoning Province, China)
Result Tang victory
Belligerents
Tang China Goguryeo Korea
Commanders and leaders
Xue Rengui
Yeon Namsaeng
Pang Tongshan
Gao Kan		 Yeon Namsan
Strength
250,000 total
150,000 Chinese soldiers
100,000 Goguryeo defectors		 200,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 50,000 killed
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