In the second part of our series on Mongol heavy cavalry, we look at its role in the wars against the Jurchen ruled Jin Dynasty of North China, and how, in turn, the Mongols fared against the Jin's own heavy cavalry. What manuevers won at the Battle of the Badger's Mouth Pass? What about the fearsome Iron Pagoda? and What led to the Jin's best performance against the Mongols?


Part 1: looking at equipment and what sources say about it:    • Mongol Heavy Cavalry Part 1: Weapons ...  
Part 3: Mongols vs Khwarezm, Delhi and Qipchaqs    • Mongol Heavy Cavalry Part 3: Khwarezm...  
Part 4: Mongol Cavalry vs Knights:    • Mongol Heavy Cavalry Part 4: Knights ...  

Video series on Nomad Blacksmithing:    • Nomad Blacksmithing 1: How Steppe Nom...  

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