The Bizarre Rules Genghis Khan’s Army Had To Abide By

Published on 09/15/2021
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Catapults Aplenty

When it came to knowing how to use a wide range of weaponry, this included soldiers being trained in how to use catapults. In the renowned siege of NIshapur, hundreds of these finely engineered pieces of artillery were used in order to absolutely crush their enemies. Over the course of just a couple of days, and alongside thousands of crossbows, the enemy was defeated in a battle that seemed to have a clear winner right from the beginning.

Catapults Aplenty

Catapults Aplenty

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Enemy Technologies

Genghis Khan’s approach to warfare differed from enemy leaders in the sense that he wasn’t afraid to try and learn and use the technologies of his opponents. Some leaders frowned upon the tactics of their rivals, but Khan was open to extracting as much as he could in order to have a variety of options available ahead of any upcoming battle. This kind of thinking made the Mongol army an unstoppable force at their peak.

Enemy Technologies

Enemy Technologies

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