What the records say
- When
- 657
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 61.08° N, 68.83° E
- Description
- military engagement
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Irtysh River
Military engagement
The Battle of Irtysh River or Battle of Yexi River took place in 657 between the Tang dynasty and the Western Turkic Khaganate during the Tang campaign against the Western Turks. The Tang forces were led by general Su Dingfang while the Western Turkic army was led by their qaghan, Ashina Helu. It was fought along the Irtysh (Yexi) River near the Altai Mountains.
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