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There 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
by valuearb 9y ago
There 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.