Mongol Warrior vs European Knight

Eastern Europe 1237–42

Stephen Turnbull, Giuseppe Rava

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Osprey
30 May 2023

History; European history; Medieval history; Military history; Land forces & warfare; Battles & campaigns

Series: Combat

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and maps, carefully chosen illustrations and insightful analysis, this book examines the legendary Mongol warriors and their vastly different European opponents.

Having conquered much of Central Asia by 1237, the Mongols advanced into the northern Caucasus. The fall of several key centres such as Riazan and Vladimir was followed by Mongol victory at Kiev. Moving west, in 1241 two Mongol armies achieved stunning victories at the battles of Liegnitz in Poland and the Sajo River (Mohi) in Hungary, before suffering their only reverse of the campaign at the fortress of Klis. The Mongol forces regrouped in Hungary to prepare for a further advance into Austria and Germany, but the death of their leader, Ogedei Khan, meant that his generals were required to return to Mongolia to choose a successor. Smaller Mongol forces would return to raid in the years to come, but never again would Western Europe be threatened as it was in 1242.

Fully illustrated, this innovative study of the forces that clashed during the Mongol invasion of Europe between 1237 and 1242 allows a comparison to be made between the all-conquering nomad horsemen of the steppes and the mounted knights of the West.

By: Stephen Turnbull
Illustrated by: Giuseppe Rava
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472849137
ISBN 10: 1472849132
Series: Combat
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Turnbull is one of the world's leading English-language authorities on samurai culture and has also written widely on the Mongol Empire and the Teutonic Order at war, including Warrior 84 Mongol Warrior 1200-1350, Fortress 11 Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (1) and Fortress 19 Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2). Giuseppe Rava has established himself as a leading military history artist. He lives and works in Italy.

Reviews for Mongol Warrior vs European Knight: Eastern Europe 1237–42

an interesting match-up, pitting two very different warriors against each other. -- Dave Watson * The Balkan Wargamer * This is an interesting match-up, pitting two very different warriors against each other. * The Balkan Wargamer *