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Originally Posted by Officer of Engineers
You do know that the Samuari sucked against the Mongols. There is a difference between good warriors and being good soldiers. The Samuari couldn't hold a formation if their lives depended on it ... and it did when they faced the Mongols.
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To be fair, knights sucked against the mongols as well, in a number of different engagements. Just look at the battles of Legnica and Mohi. Furthermore, as gaining respect amongst one's pears is a chief concern for knights, they also had trouble holding a formation/obeying the orders of their commander rather than pursuing personal distinction.