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Mongol Warfare and Adaptation
This chapter explores the training and strategic brilliance of the Mongol cavalry, highlighting their tactical flexibility compared to European military traditions. It recounts the brutal siege of Zhongdu, emphasizing the destruction wrought by the Mongols and their ability to learn from different cultures, particularly in siege warfare. Additionally, it discusses Genghis Khan's unexpected victories against the Chin dynasty and the subsequent establishment of Mongol governance that fostered a fragile peace.