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FReeper Canteen ~ Conclusion of The Mongols ~ January 11, 2005
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| LaDivaLoca
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Genghis Khan
Now with a larger following and the help of Togrul and the Chin (a large civilization in northern China), Temuchin was able to defeat the Tartars and avenge his fathers death (Nicolle 18). Temuchin continued to build power by removing rivals (Nicolle 18-19). Deals were struck with most Mongol chieftains giving them leadership roles and wives (Humphrey 47). These chiefs who would not serve under other chiefs were willing to serve under the dominating Temuchin (Humphrey 47). Eventually Jamuga became Temuchins primary rival allying with Temuchins enemies in a series of campaigns which came to include even Togrul and the Kereits (Nicolle 19). Using superior political and military skill, Temuchin defeated and integrated all opposing Mongol tribes (Marshall 28-32). By 1206 Temuchin led more than two million people and ruled land stretching a 1000 miles from west to east and 600 miles from Siberia in the north to the Gobi Desert in the south (Humphrey 57, 63). Temuchins followers, while still nomadic, were now united behind their leader and considered themselves one nation of Mongols (Humphrey 59). Temuchin took the name Genghis which appropriately meant universal leader (USA Today 1). Having created a nation Genghis now looked to build an empire (Humphrey 77-78). During his lifetime Genghis conquered Hsi Hsia a southwestern border country of Mongolia, the Chin empire of north China, and (after being provoked by the massacre of a trade caravan and subsequent murder of his ambassador) the medieval Muslim kingdom of Khwarezm (Marshall 42-57). Genghis was able to consistently defeat larger forces by using ruthless military strategies which are well-known and innovative military strategies which should be well known (Marshall 37-57). Genghis highly disciplined troops were equally capable of slaughtering civilians whose armies refused to surrender and mastering the advanced methods required to capture fortified cities (Humphrey 82-83). Well supplied and constantly drilled in war games, the Mongolian men were always prepared for war (Humphrey 68). In the field of battle Genghis maintained close communications with commanders using swift "arrow messengers, signal flags, and fire (Humphrey 79-78). The entire army moved and attacked on horseback and there were always one or two fresh horses available for each man (Humphrey 65). Combined with other tactics, the incredible mobility of Genghis forces (which was probably not matched until the German blitzkrieg of WWII) always gave him the advantage of surprise (Humphrey 67-68). The History of Mongolia Most of the Western world views Genghis Khan as a simple savage who overwhelmed others by brute force (Marshall 64). However, Genghis was a cunning warrior, a superb motivator, an organized leader, and a wise ruler who valued loyalty, education, strict laws, and the exchange of knowledge and goods with other cultures. Genghis created Mongolia and established an empire that reached from the Pacific Ocean to the Black Sea and from Siberia to Tibet (USA Today 1). Genghis died in 1227 but the structure and tradition the great leader established did not (Nicolle 46-47). Descendants were well positioned to expand Genghis Khans Mongol Empire from the Pacific to the Danube and from Siberia to the Indian Ocean, an area in which half the population of the world then lived (Humphrey 107). It took a genius, not a savage, to accomplish this. The Mongolian Empire. Bibliography Humphrey, Judy. Genghis Khan. New York: Chelsea House of Publishers, 1987. Lister, R.P. Genghis Khan. New York: Dorset Press, 1969. Marshall, Robert. Storm from the East. Berkely: University of California Press, 1952. Nicolle, David. The Mongol Warlords. United Kingdom: Firebird Books, 1990. "The Historical Mongol Empire." Genghis Khan. 19pars. Online. Internet. 20 March 1998. Available: http.//www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/2532/page2.html. "Treasures from Inner Mongolia." USA Today Magazine May 1994. 15pars. Online EBSCOHost. 10 March 1998. |
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Happy Coast Guard Day, Tonkin!!
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01/11/2005 12:12:26 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: trussell
It sounds cute, and the surprise on her face when she sees it will be priceless.
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01/11/2005 12:14:44 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: trussell
I thought it was cute and needed to be shared. LOL!
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01/11/2005 12:15:44 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
It was the BEST!!!
I will try to be able to get a pic of her when I take the goodies in...but they may make it wait until later!
I'm headed to bed...another late night, with an early morning ahead of me!! Good Night!
Hugs
T
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01/11/2005 12:19:29 AM PST
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trussell
(I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
To: trussell
Good night and sleep well, t. ((HUGS))
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01/11/2005 12:49:20 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: All
A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are,God is, And all is well. Amen.
Bless This House
Bless this house O Lord we pray;
Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall,
Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove
ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there,
with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within,
keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be
Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord with thee.
(Click on candle or flag at the top to hear the music)
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01/11/2005 12:57:52 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: bentfeather
Thanks you, ms feather, for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.
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01/11/2005 1:01:26 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Goot morning Canteen crew and Troops.
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01/11/2005 2:08:51 AM PST
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01/11/2005 2:13:55 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: MeekOneGOP
Good morning, Meekie, and thanks for my cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Boy, it's a necessity today!
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01/11/2005 2:27:12 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: Radix
Thanks, Radix, for today's great pictures of our troops at work.
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01/11/2005 2:31:22 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: PzLdr
Thanks, PzLdr, for stopping in and adding to the history lesson.
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01/11/2005 2:37:37 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: AZamericonnie
Good looking eagle there, AZ.
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01/11/2005 2:38:26 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: HiJinx
I'm just catching up to you, and was just doing what you did so Laurita could see it. Good job, HJ.
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01/11/2005 2:43:37 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
Good morning everybody!!
I just wanted to thank all those who gave me info about the VA that I needed for my Dad.
God bless you all!
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posted on
01/11/2005 3:00:05 AM PST
by
Pippin
(Now I got my DVD set up I can record the Inaugeration! :o))
To: windchime
Good morning, chime!
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01/11/2005 3:02:53 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: uncleshag
Thank you, Jay, (on the left) for helping keep us free. Prayers for your safety and success of mission.
YIKES, uncle.....traffic control in Baghdad in a tough job these days!!
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01/11/2005 3:03:47 AM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Good morning, Tonk. How's it going?
And a very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.
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posted on
01/11/2005 3:06:17 AM PST
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E.G.C.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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01/11/2005 3:06:49 AM PST
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E.G.C.
To: LaDivaLoca
((HUGS))Good morning, Diva. How's it going?
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01/11/2005 3:07:17 AM PST
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E.G.C.
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