How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II
Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did they partner with horses to become masters of the steppe?
The Mongolian soldier’s bows and arrows are perhaps their best-known weapons – their famous riding and archery skills were a sight to behold, as long as they weren’t targeted at you.
A Deadly Rain of Arrows, Piercing and Slicing
Enemies of the Mongolian armies feared a deadly rain of arrows. (CC BY-SA 2.0)
