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Why was the Mongols siege warfare such an effective strategy?
During the storm, the Mongols, who had lured their opponents away from their base, would take shelter and then attack while the enemy was disoriented. The most effective strategies in war exploit the strengths of the army, and for the Mongols this meant a strategy of high mobility.
How did the Mongols train?
Training. Mongols began riding at any early age, and hunting as soon as they could hold a bow. The Mongol army continually trained the troops in rotations, formations and diversionary tactics. They trained for as many circumstances as they could think of so they could react fast and sure to any tactic of the enemy.
What did the Mongols do to those who surrendered?
Generally speaking, the official policy of the Mongols under Genghis and his successors was that any city that submitted without resistance would be treated fairly, allowed even to keep some of the local leadership in place (provided they swore fealty to the Mongols) and have their local laws and customs respected.
What was the Mongols main weapon?
Mongol bow
Mongol bow The primary weapon of the Mongol forces was their composite bows made from laminated horn, wood, and sinew.
What technology did the Mongols use?
He embraced trade and religious freedom, and adopted advanced technology of the time, such as stirrups, composite bows, leather armor, and gunpowder. A statue of Genghis Khan in Tsonjin Boldog near Ulan Baator and Erdenet in the Tov province, Mongolia.
How did the Mongols help encourage trade?
To facilitate trade, Genghis offered protection for merchants who began to come from east and west. Genghis offered a form of passport to merchants that gave allowed them to safely travel along the Silk Road. The Mongols even loaned money at low interest to merchants.
How did the Mongols train their horses?
These skills easily transferred to warfare. The Mongol army trained every day in horsemanship, archery, hand-to-hand combat and in battle formations and drills. Their generals tried to anticipate every possible enemy move, and then trained their soldiers to counteract those moves.
Did the Mongols allow surrender?
Nope. No such courtesy from them. The Mongols were notorious for their surprise attacks throughout modern Russia and the Byzantine. If a town heard of the Mongols coming, they would immediately surrender.