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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries: why did the unstoppable Mongol invasion of Europe suddenly end in 1242? After the brutal victories at Mohi and Legnica, with Hungary in ruins and Europe defenseless, Batu and Subutai seemed poised to conquer the continent. But instead, they withdrew.
We explore:
✓ The devastation of Hungary after Mohi
✓ The brutal Mongol occupation and Master Roger’s chilling eyewitness account
✓ The siege of Esztergom and why European castles stalled the Mongol advance
✓ The myth of Ögedei Khan’s death, and why it wasn’t the real reason they left
✓ The hidden Mongol strategy and how close Europe came to total conquest
If you're fascinated by:
✓ The Mongol war machine
✓ Medieval warfare and siege tactics
✓ How Europe nearly fell to the steppe armies
✓ The hidden reasons behind history's turning pointsThen this is the episode for you.
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