The full history behind the Mongol Invasions of Japan. In 1274 and 1281 the Mongol Empire turned its gaze towards the isolated island nation of Japan. After sending envoys to Japan with no luck diplomatically Kublai Khan the Mongol leader made the decision to invade Japan.

The Mongols would attack the Islands 2 times...the first is covered here in this video...part 2 in a few days will cover the 2nd.

The two warrior types of Mongol Warrior and Samurai differed from each other in not just arms and armor but also in tactics and strategy. This covers the full Mongol and Japanese history behind the invasion of Tsushima, Iki and the mainland of Japan.

We also cover in detail the structure, culture, tactics, weapons and armor of both the Mongol and Samurai Army.

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Music:
Samuele Birolini
Song: "Bushido The Way of the Warrior
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHxGLDtZN963m3jqiZnjbg
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also
Epidemicsound.com

Book Sources:
Early Samurai AD 200-1500 - Anthony Bryant/Angus Mcbride
Samurai Commanders 940-1576 - Stephen Turnbull/Richard Hook
Samurai The World of the Warrior - Stephen Turnbull
The Mongol Invasions of Japan 1274/1281 - Stephen Turnbull
The Mongol Invason of Japan - Yamada Nakaba

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