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FReeper Canteen ~ Conclusion of The Mongols ~ January 11, 2005
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| LaDivaLoca
Posted on 01/10/2005 7:58:39 PM PST by 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. ![](http://members.cox.net/dacky60/divider1x1.gif)
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To: Hondo1952; Diva Betsy Ross
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Hope you feel better soon, Hondo.
721
posted on
01/11/2005 6:44:31 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: bentfeather
U been sleepin all day, AGAIN?????
722
posted on
01/11/2005 6:44:40 PM PST
by
tomkow6
(.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
To: tomkow6
BWAAAAAA how you lie! Only one, all day long ping pong I look to see oh maybe someone would send me a FREEPmail, nope it's Tomkow with mine, mine, mine.
To: tomkow6
Iono. You tell me. Did your voices her me talking to you?
To: minor49er
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; Bethbg79; ...
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Good Night, All! May God bless all who come to the Canteen. May God bless & keep safe all our troops & their families! ________________________________Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home ... for she's been away too long. Bless those who await their safe return. Bless those who mourn the lost. Bless those who serve this country well, no matter what the cost. ![](http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/usarmyclr1.gif) ![](http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/usnavyclr1.gif) ![](http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/usmcclr1.gif) ![](http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/usafclr1.gif) ![](http://www.localsloveamerica.com/brian/uscoastguardclr1.gif)
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726
posted on
01/11/2005 6:47:24 PM PST
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tomkow6
(.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma!! How's thinks in Alaska??
Not bad here. Warming up into the 40s by Thursday.
To: tomkow6
Gnite Tom. See you around #750 or so. He he he!
728
posted on
01/11/2005 6:48:47 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: tomkow6
To: Radix
Did I ever tell you how much I enjoy your pictures of your troops? Well I do. Thanks
To: uncleshag; Old Sarge
731
posted on
01/11/2005 6:50:04 PM PST
by
GummyIII
(Time for a tagline change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
To: Old Sarge
Sarge! Cathcing up but gald to see you on again! Is the family doing ok?
To: GummyIII
My day has been very trying! But, it's just about over. But, I need to go out and start my car, because the temp is below zero! Yes, I printed. I clinked on the printer icon, and a voice said, "Printing now". Then it did, and the voice said, "Printing complete", or something like that.
733
posted on
01/11/2005 6:51:45 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: bentfeather
..............oh, sure!..........After I say I'm logging off, YOU decide that you're gonna stay on & play!
BRATTFeather!
Your're just lucky my "voices" don't remember your phone number!!!!!!!!
734
posted on
01/11/2005 6:52:04 PM PST
by
tomkow6
(.........As the sun warms my buns...you warm my burka...moonshine helps the magic...)
To: bentfeather
How are things in Alaska?![](http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotimetempbig_both/US/AK/anchorage.gif)
I need to go start my car, and come back in for a bit while it warms up. Fingers crossed it starts. We were so busy today I forgot to out and start it midday.
735
posted on
01/11/2005 6:54:06 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: tomkow6
Harassment of the Queen will get you 10 years in no time.
Do go there you lunatic.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Whoa Ma is cold up there. Burrrr!
To: tomkow6
Good night, Angel Boy, but I find it hard to believe that you are REALLY going to bed. Be that as it may....Thanks for your support of our military and their families. And thank you for your service to America.
738
posted on
01/11/2005 6:55:56 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
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To: tomkow6
Sleep well you nut! I enjoyed the day.
739
posted on
01/11/2005 6:56:25 PM PST
by
uncleshag
(God Bless Our Troops.)
To: Common Tator
"Rather must have reasoned that if the White House even suspected the documents were fake, they would scream the word "FAKE" at the top of their lungs. But since the White House did not deny the validity in any way, Rather and CBS became certain that real documents like these must have at one time existed. If they had, then Bush could not know if all copies the documents had been destroyed. CBS reasoned that if Bush did not even have a surrogate deny their validity they must be true." I cannot recall...how long did the White House have to comment on the documents before the story was to air? My gut reaction was that the White House was willing to ignore the story as it really wasn't that big of an issue to how Dubyuh would serve his second term...he'd already liberated two nations in his first term, so even if he'd been a little lax in completing his National Guard service, I don't believe a lot of voters wouldda abandoned him as Commander-in-Chief.
"Why did the White House put their copies of the fake documents on the Internet? If the White House believed the documents could be real, would they put them on the NET to ensure faster and greater distribution? Would the White House reason, CBS has something that can destroy us.. therefore we will help them disseminate it?"
You make a very good point here...I hadn't recalled that the White House had posted these documents on the net. However, if they did, your theory may be true...either that or they held true to that adage that if yer confronted with bad news, take it head on and get it behind you. Also, I still don't believe the story--even if true--was big enough to destroy an incumbent CIC.
"Is it possible that CBS And Rather got Bush Whacked?"
I'll be interested to find out if yer theory proves to be true, but who will tell us if it is? And when?
FReegards...MUD
740
posted on
01/11/2005 6:58:08 PM PST
by
Mudboy Slim
(RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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