Mongols could now also deploy the heavy variant to good effect…
When the Mongols arrived in Western Asia, their horses plundered the helmets, chain, and armor. This meant that the Mongols could now deploy the heavier version of their typical light cavalry to achieve significant success. Smart!
Mongols Could Now Also Deploy The Heavy Variant To Good Effect.
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1. Great Horsemanship
In the civilization of the Mongols, horses were vital. They played a significant role in their fighting victory. Even a law declared that all the children had to learn to ride. Horsemanship was so important. So it was so typical for Genghis Khan’s army to ride on horseback. One key invention was also being exploited by the Mongols: the stem metal.
#1. Great Horsemanship