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The Mongols were having trouble in Europe before Chenggis died and there is evidence that they turned around before they heard of his death. It's easy to mytho
by novembermike 9y ago
The Mongols were having trouble in Europe before Chenggis died and there is evidence that they turned around before they heard of his death.
It's easy to mythologize the Mongols, but when they tried to move on castle builders in the levant and Eastern Europe they got their asses kicked. Repeatedly.
- valuearb 9y agoThere was a 20 year delay that allowed a massive preparation, including big changes in tactics and strategy by the Europeans. If Chenggis had lived, they wouldn't have had but a fraction of that time.
- novembermike 9y ago"Preparation" in this case meant going from 1% as prepared as Western Europe to 5% as prepared as Western Europe. Remember, when the Mongols attacked Vienna at the same time they were beating the Polish and Hungarians they were defeated in open battle which was their strong suit.