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In this episode of The History of the Mongols, we cover the dramatic opening phase of the Great Western Invasion, an unstoppable campaign led by Batu Khan, Subutai, and the royal princes of Mongolia. As over 100,000 Mongol horsemen cross the steppe in 1236, the Volga Bulghars, Cumans, and Rus’ stand in their way.

It’s the beginning of the Mongol conquest of Europe.

You’ll learn about:

• The winter destruction of Volga Bulgharia

• Subutai’s revenge for Jebei and Bachman’s dramatic end

• The Mongol siege of Ryazan and massacre of its people

• Why Grand Duke Yuri fell at the Sit’ River

• The “Evil City” of Kozelsk and its fierce resistance

• How the Rus’ failed to unite, and paid the price

• Why Novgorod was spared while Moscow burned

• What made Mongol siege tactics so terrifyingly effective

• The stage now set for the fall of Kiev and western Rus’

If you're fascinated by:

✓ Mongol steppe warfare and strategy

✓ The fall of medieval Russia and the rise of the Golden Horde

✓ Subutai’s genius and Batu’s brutal campaign

✓ How siege weapons shattered wooden cities

✓ The fate of Ryazan, Vladimir, and early Moscow

Then this is the episode for you.

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