FReeper Canteen ~ Part VIII of The Mongols ~ December 28, 2004

www.coldsiberia.org ^ | December 28, 2004 | LaDivaLoca

[SFC Chromey]

Hmmmmm armor. Armor Rocks! It was definitely a treat to have... and it works quite well!

[trussell]

Thank you for serving and keeping my family safe!!

[cfhBAMA]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Night All

Had a very productive day.

One step closer to being the only Coast Guard Auxiliary
member in Oregon to be able to inspect commercial vessels.

God Bless All who enter the Canteen.

God Bless and Protect our Military and our Allies Military.

[laurenmarlowe]

Good night Tonk, rest well.

[StarCMC]

Lookit you!! Woohoo!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Good night Tonkin, rest well.

[PzLdr]

A few comments, several of which may have been in previous posts:

Communications: The Mongols made use of flags, horns, AND whistling arrows, colored lanterns (for night movements), and a Naccara drummer (with the tuman commander).

Units: The Mongol Army was composed of light and heavy cavalry. The heavy units wore a lammaluer type armor, and carried a lance with a hook below the point to pull enemies from their horses. The Mongol heavy horse counterattacked the European knights at Liegnitz, rode after the archers had softened the Knights up, and then rode down the infantry. Most tumans, were usually 40% heavy cavalry.The Mongols also had specialized siege trains for taking fortified cities.

Supply: The Mongols traveled with a supply train, which consisted of Gers (yurts), which were mobile. Camel trains brought supplies (especially arrows) to the troops from the supply trains. The Mongols also used a string of several or more horses for each trooper, which he rode with (until battle), and switched off on during marches as the horse he rode on tired. His horses (with those of his unit members) were kept near the front for unit changes during battle.

Clothing: Mongol troops wore raw silk undershirts. As noted above some units wore armor. the Kashik wore black armor. Mongols also wore padded jackets, and in winter, heavy coats and felt boots. Different tumans occasionally wore special uniform pieces, such as hat trim, to idnetify their units.

[trussell]

You're a good teacher!! WooHoo!!

[StarCMC]

Thank you for today's thread, Diva!! HUGS!!

[luvie]

One step closer to being the only Coast Guard Auxiliary member in Oregon to be able to inspect commercial vessels.

I am sure you will get there--you have worked so hard.

...for all you do for your country, for our brave military and for us at the Canteen. Good night!

[StarCMC]

 

 

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday, Dear Acad!!

Happy Birthday To You!

 

Big birthday hugs to you! 
Hope your day is fantastic!
 

 

[StarCMC]

HEY!! Welcome back to the Canteen!!

[StarCMC]

Yes!! Another Bama fan!!
Roll Tide!

Welcome to the Canteen!

[SevenofNine]

Well latest off Kydto news wire is that Russia planes has landed in Sri Lanka to help relief recorrd

Now Sky news reporting that bodies of Tidal wave victims has come to shore and death toll almost 50,000 now report from BBC wire body of grandson of Thailand King was ashore today

Sad part about this story is the poor kid suffer from autism

[StarCMC]

The very little I know I learned from Canteeners. Once you learn, it's your turn to help someone else! :o) HUGS!!

[uncleshag]

I love to hear good news.

Sounds like a plan coming together!
Keep up the good work, Tonkin!

[uncleshag]

PATRIOTIC TUNES
for
TROOPS

Why Are You Marching Son
John Wayne
America, Why I Love Her
John Wayne
Taps
John Wayne

[trussell]

I'll be happy to! Though it's going to take some work to train me for the other stuff!!

[StarCMC]

It's a slippery slope and you are well on your way... You start with a little fancy colored font stuff, then it's graphics....then music...and the next thing you know you're doing threads! LOL!!!!