Battle of Ngọc Hồi–Đống Đa
WarEmperor Quang Trung routs the Qing army during the Lunar New Year and liberates Thăng Long.
- Date
- January 30, 1789 · On this day · View on map
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
Emperor Quang Trung routs the Qing army during the Lunar New Year and liberates Thăng Long.
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