Tây Sơn wars

1771 – 1802

Result Nguyễn victory

The Tây Sơn and Nguyễn lords fought a long civil war across Vietnam with foreign involvement; the Nguyễn won and Gia Long united the country.

January 20, 1785

Battle of Rạch Gầm-Xoài Mút Tây Sơn victory Quang Trung, Gia Long

1788

Battle of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa Tây Sơn victory Ngọc Hồi Qianlong Emperor, Quang Trung

Key commanders