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The other side was significant as well: other armies could not effectively operate where the Mongols did, as they could not support themselves off of land where
by rcxdude 3y ago
The other side was significant as well: other armies could not effectively operate where the Mongols did, as they could not support themselves off of land where pretty all that grew was grass. So the Mongols were extremely well adapted to the areas where they succeeded, while others were at a severe disadvantage compared to their home turf.
- brazzy 3y agoSee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Fields https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Fields Basically the entire southeastern half of modern day Ukraine, which is among the best cultivatable land in the world, was uninhabitable because it was naturally steppe and living there put you at constant risk of raids from horse nomads (Crimean Tartars). And because it was uninhabited, regular armies could not cross it (due to lack of forage), so the Tartars could not be atta Ked on a large scale.