Ep.14 | The Mongol Invasion of Europe | History of the Mongols | Podcast

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HistoryStrong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the Mongols | Podcast⁠ In this episode of The History of the Mongols, Batu and Subutai bring the full weight of the Mongol Empire westward. After crushing the Rus’ and razing Kiev, they unleash a coordinated assault on Poland and Hungary. The result: two devastating battles, Legnica and Mohi that left Central Europe shattered and the West on the brink of collapse. You’ll learn about: • The fall of Kraków and the defeat at Legnica • Why Duke Henry of Silesia lost his head (literally) • How King Béla IV tried to stop the Mongols...and failed • Cuman refugees, royal chaos, and anti-nomadic riots • The Mongol smokescreens and siege engines at Mohi • Subutai’s flanking maneuver and the laager trap • The death of Hungary’s elite and the great retreat • What really made the Mongols pull back from Europe If you're fascinated by: ✓ Medieval warfare in Eastern Europe ✓ Steppe tactics vs Christian kingdoms ✓ The Battle of Mohi and its bloody aftermath ✓ Why the Mongols suddenly left Europe ✓ Crusader myths and Mongol truth Then this is the episode for you. 👍 Like the episode 💬 Drop a comment (Let me know where you are watching from?) 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes ↗️ Share this video with fellow history lovers

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The History of the Mongols: From the Birth of Temujin to the Fall of the Empire Step into the world of one of history’s most formidable civilizations, the Mongol Empire. From the humble beginnings of Temujin, the boy who would become Genghis Khan, to the vast empire that spanned continents, this series explores the triumphs, strategies, and legacies of the Mongols. Join us as we uncover the battles, politics, and cultural transformations that shaped the largest contiguous empire in history. Each episode brings you deep into the battles, betrayals, and ambitions that shaped the largest contiguous empire the world has ever known. 🎧 Perfect for fans of historical epics, immersive storytelling, and the real story behind Genghis Khan and his descendants. New episodes released weekly. Subscribe and follow the horde.