Battle of Lize
Battle
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30.8997°N 120.953°EThe Battle of Lize (笠泽之战) was fought between the states of Wu and Yue in the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. In 478 BC, Yue attacked Wu and defeated Wu's army.[2][1][3]
Date478 BC
Location
Lize (笠泽)
Result
Yue victory
| Battle of Lize | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of Spring and Autumn period | |||||||
| |||||||
| Belligerents | |||||||
| Wu | Yue | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Fu Chai | Gou Jian[1] | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 30,000–45,000 | 1,000–10,000 | ||||||
