Battle of Linyuguan
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Siege of Linyu Pass | |||||||
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Part of the Goguryeo-Sui Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Goguryeo Mohe | Sui Dynasty | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
King Yeongyang Gang Yi-sik |
Yang Liang | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
10,000 | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Linyuguan (Yohwa) (臨渝關) was fought in 598 as part of the Goguryeo-Sui Wars.
In 597, tensions increased between Emperor Wen of Sui and King Yeongyang. Gang Yi-sik suggested that his king attack the Sui dynasty. King Yeongyang accepted and led 10,000 Mohe army himself along with more troops led by Gang Yi-sik. The Goguryeo army repeatedly attacked the pass at Linyuguan, but (韋冲), Governor of Yingzhou, defeated them.
In 598, Emperor Wen of Sui collected an army of 300,000 troops to defend the pass. He gave 200,000 troops to Yang Liang who is the fourth son of Emperor Wen and 100,000 marines to . All following attacks by Goguryeo on Linyuguan failed.
See also[]
- Military history of Goguryeo
- List of China-related topics
- List of Korea-related topics
- History of China
- History of Korea
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Categories:
- 590s conflicts
- Battles involving Goguryeo
- Battles involving the Sui dynasty
- 6th century in China
- 6th century in Korea
- 598