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Tamerlane's Winter Campaign: The Frozen War Against Tokhtamysh
In the winter of 1388–1389, Tamerlane launched one of the most audacious military campaigns in history: a full-scale invasion of the Kipchak Steppe in the dead of winter, pursuing his former protégé Tokhtamysh, the Khan of the Golden Horde. While previous episodes covered the Battle of the Kunduzcha River, this episode focuses on the brutal winter campaign that preceded it. Lucas and Luna discuss how Timur's army adapted to deep snow, frozen rivers, and temperatures that killed horses and men. They examine the strategic use of the Yassa code to maintain discipline, the role of the…
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