Could the Roman Empire have withstood the Mongols?
<p>Historically, Mongolian tumens reached the Middle East, so a clash with the Romans would be inevitable if they existed concurrently. The Mongols had the advantage of being the attacking side; they could choose when and where to strike, not to mention their military innovations — stirrups and powerful composite bows. And then the Mongol organization of cavalry. Compared to any legion, a tumen is exceptionally mobile and moves on land with speed unattainable for Roman infantry. Mongol commanders often defeated enemies precisely with the advantage of maneuver, cutting off troops from their bases and exhausting them with raids in open fields. So, the Mongols would likely win the initial battles.</p>
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