Sayeret
10-06-2004, 07:02 PM
"All warfare is based on deception….Feign disorder, and crush him. If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected."
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
The bow was the most important weapon. The Mongolian composite bow was made from layers of horn and sinew on a wood frame which was then lacquered. Compared to the English long bow which had a 75 pound pull and a 250 yard range, the Mongolian recurve bow had a 160 pound pull with a range of 350 yards.
For more (http://www.laohats.com/mongolian%20invasion.htm)
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
The bow was the most important weapon. The Mongolian composite bow was made from layers of horn and sinew on a wood frame which was then lacquered. Compared to the English long bow which had a 75 pound pull and a 250 yard range, the Mongolian recurve bow had a 160 pound pull with a range of 350 yards.
For more (http://www.laohats.com/mongolian%20invasion.htm)