Here's a sweet looking 6 minute battle scene from Mongol, a Russian-German production by director Sergei Bodrov.  Just ignore the Russian dubbing and enjoy the scene.  Looking forward to this one being released.

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thanks for this good scene, Gghis Khan He is my many heroes in the History

Nice!

The scene reminds me of the many battles fought by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS against the Allied Russian and American hordes. The Germans kept pushing the Allied horde back and gave them a quick run for their pants even though they were outnumbered 10:1, with almost no reliable supply line, and with the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) in chaos. Don't also forget that all Wehrmacht and SS divisions had been bled white long ago. And yet, how is it that these starving German soldiers kept annihilating the Allies? That's probably as close to a miracle as we'll ever see in our lifetime.

Yes, I'm sure we all just applaud the Nazis.
Certainly doesn't fall under my definition of a "miracle",
more like demonicly driven sheep.
You're talking about a whole different animal than the original post.


At the time when the U.S.S.R. was invading Afghanistan, and little was previously known or mentioned about Afghani warriors in the media, we were getting broadcasts in Spain showcasing the expert warrior horsemanship that the Afghanis exhibited in past times, and still exhibited when they had festivals and gatherings. They charge each other on horseback, or charge moving targets on horseback and camels.

Afghani warriors are expert at archery and firearms from horseback as were their Mongol ancestors. It was amazing to watch. They still practice the art of falconry, and there are tribes that hunt solely with the use of black eagles that are very heavy to carry on one's arm while on horseback.

Most people who are knowledgeable about Afghanistan believe that they remained unconquered over the centuries was primarily due to the formidable terrain, but it is also due to their superb fighting skills.

"Some kids piss their name in the snow. Chuck Norris can piss his name into concrete."

The History Channel had a series on Barbarians which included the Mongols.

The only bad thing was that all the Mongols were played by white actors.

Mongols are one of the most fascinating Asian people on earth. The video demonstrated their fighting tactics. They use a small band of horseback warriors to draw out the enemy and then once those guys get on a chase to an area, the archers kill them. Mongols used this tactic on many of their attacks.

In the battle in Europe against European Knights at Vienna, Mongols, while much smaller in numbers, took out 80,000 European Knights in one battle. Many Europe countries united to fight the Mongols. Mongols would have conquered Europe probably if it weren't for their emperor died and the brother who was leading the Europe assault force left to go home to fight other brothers for the crown. I visited Genghis Khan exhibit at the LA museum and learned a great deal. I also read a book on Genghis Khan. I also learned a great deal of Middle Eastern culture have heavy Chinese influence due to the Mongols. In many ways, Asians are connected to Arabs in the Middle East. Also, Mongols ruled Russia for many years and settled in many parts of Europe, especially Eastern Europe. Many people in Europe are actually mixed of Asian and white blood.

If Mongols were white, there probably would have been a ton of movies made about them by Hollywood. Because they are Asian, most people don't know much about them except Asians. I am glad someone is finally making a movie about them. They might be savages to many western eyes, but Mongols were one of the few cultures that actually integrated best of the best from different cultures they conquered into their society including religion and warfare. They took the best from Chinese, Turks etc and integrated into their army.

Also, I get sick when Hollywood keep using white actors to play Mongols if they are in any movies at all. It really is an insult. Another one is Attila the Hun. I saw a movie on him and they used all white actors. Attila was from Asia but by those movies you would think he is white.

When is this movie coming out? It looks really good. I can't wait to see it. I was hoping a Chinese director would do a movie on the Mongols since they are such a huge part of the Chinese history. Many Mongols are now Chinese and they are the largest minority other majority Han.

You should read Wolf of the Plains by Conn Igulden if you haven't already. It's a fictional account of Temujin Borjigin based on a Chinese source on the great conquerer and details his life as a boy to the events that made him the man he eventually became; Genghis Khan. Waiting for the next book Warriors of the Bow(I think it's called), which sees him conquering China. Looking forward to when he finally takes on Roman Europe!

I'm looking forward to seeing this film. Tadanobu Asano is an excellent actor.

Genghis had honor in his pillages.