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Old 04-30-2007, 18:57 PM   #109 (permalink)
zraver
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Originally Posted by IDonT View Post
The Mongols had used the composite bows for centuries before Genghis. What the Mongols have that the other nomad groups did not was the implementation of discipline, organization, and merit base advancement. A single Mongolian Tumen commanded by Subutai will defeat any roman army sent to face it.
not quite, Sudedei was one of the best, but Rome had generals who were equally capable. The Mongols would be hard pressed to beat Scipio or Julius Ceaser.
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