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How Mongol Invasion Shaped Hungary’s Defense Strategy

How Mongol Invasion Shaped Hungary’s Defense Strategy

Introduction Mongol invasion of 1241. had a major impact on the Kingdom of Hungary. This impact was most obvious in terms of Hungarian defense strategy, engendering a shift that would allow the kingdom to both survive the second Mongol invasion and hold off Ottoman attacks for almost two centuries with minimal outside help. Before the … Continue reading How Mongol Invasion Shaped Hungary’s Defense Strategy →

Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 2 – Reasons for Mongol Withdrawal

Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 2 – Reasons for Mongol Withdrawal

Reasons for Mongol Withdrawal Many reasons are listed for the Mongol withdrawal from Hungary-Croatia and Europe in general. One that is common for most of them is that they present Mongol military power as unbeatable by Europeans, and rely solely on environmental (geographical, climatological) explanations for the Mongol withdrawal. In fact, most accounts present the … Continue reading Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 2 – Reasons for Mongol Withdrawal →

Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 1 – Overview of the Invasion

Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 1 – Overview of the Invasion

Historical Background For Europe, ancient and medieval alike, central Asia was a largely unknown territory. Therefore, Mongols were a completely alien element. Their origin was unknown, and Mongols themselves, with their rough appearance and barbaric customs, appeared out of nowhere. Mongols actually came from plains between Baikal and Manchuria, and expanded from there in all … Continue reading Why 1241 Mongol Invasion of Hungary Failed, Part 1 – Overview of the Invasion →