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Eulji Mundeok

fl. 612 · 7th century

Eulji Mundeok was a Goguryeo general who led the defence against the invasion of Emperor Yang of Sui in 612. He drew a large Sui force deep into Goguryeo territory, feigning retreat, and then destroyed it at the Salsu River during its withdrawal, inflicting one of the heaviest defeats in Chinese military history. He is honoured in Korea as one of its greatest commanders.

Eulji Mundeok
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