The Mongol Art of War: Chinggis Khan and the Mongol military system
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594160465 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Mongol army actually used highly trained regiments led by brilliant tacticians, such as Subutai, that carried out planned and practiced maneuvers. Describing the make-up of the Mongol army from its inception to the demise of the Mongol Empire, the author examines the recruitment, weaponry, and training of the Mongol warrior. Contemporary descriptions of their conquests have led to a popular misconception that the Mongols were an undisciplined horde of terrifying horsemen who swept over opponents by sheer force of numbers. "An authoritative study of one of history's most feared and successful armies. He also analyzes the organization
Highly recommended military history book on the Mongol Army John H. Nguyen This is a PURE military history of the Mongols. It is topical rather than chronological. As the title of the book suggests, it is almost exclusively about the organization, training, weapons and equipment, logistics as well as the tactical and operational history of the superlative Mongol Army. I think the author should substantially expand those chapters of the book which discuss about the tactical and operational performances of the Mongol Army. Furthermore, for an excellent military history book like this one it is a shame t. M. Perera said Great Book. This is a great book that covers topics not widely known about. Specifically, the author discusses Temujin's rise to power, the changes instituted by him, and how the Mongols had to adapt to their enemies tactics. Additionally, he gives detailed comparisons of the Mongols armies to their enemies. A bit more detail about the the Mongol's campaign invasion of Viet Nam, and the attempted invasion of Japan would have been nice. Also, more information about Subetai and Jebe ( Temujin's top generals ) would have been nice as well. Ov. L. Sabin said Detailed Descriptions of Mongol Tactics and Practices. This is a great title written at a very lively pace. Anyone interested in military or world history will appreciate all the details and lesser-known facts, as well as the more traditional narrative passages and descriptions of individual Mongol leaders like Hulegu Khan and Subudai. The description of the infamous sacking of Baghdad in the 1"Detailed Descriptions of Mongol Tactics and Practices" according to L. Sabin. This is a great title written at a very lively pace. Anyone interested in military or world history will appreciate all the details and lesser-known facts, as well as the more traditional narrative passages and descriptions of individual Mongol leaders like Hulegu Khan and Subudai. The description of the infamous sacking of Baghdad in the 1250s is also very well done.There is a lot to like about The Mongol Art of War. It is written, for the most part, from the ground up and gives great detail as to what individual Mongol soldie. 50s is also very well done.There is a lot to like about The Mongol Art of War. It is written, for the most part, from the ground up and gives great detail as to what individual Mongol soldie
Timothy May, a leading expert on the Mongol empire, is a professor of history at North Georgia College and State University.
About the AuthorTimothy May, a leading expert on the Mongol empire, is a professor of history at North Georgia College and State University.