“Devil’s horsemen”: Why Mongol horse archers were history’s most feared

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Horses were integral to the culture of the Mongol people.
• Estimates suggest that Genghis Khan’s cavalry comprised up to 40 percent of his total forces.
• Mongols were able to execute shots and maneuverer on horseback at skill levels far beyond their enemies.
• Their archers could shoot further, and with greater strength, than their opponents.

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