How 200 Samurai DEFEATED the ENTIRE MONGOL Army

The Samurai Who Defeated the Mongol Invasions In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire was the most powerful military force on Earth. After conquering huge parts of Asia and Europe, Kublai Khan turned his attention toward one of his most ambitious targets: Japan. In 1274, a massive Mongol-led army invaded Japan. The samurai fought back—but the invasion ended in a way the Mongols never expected. Then, in 1281, the Mongols came back with an even larger invasion force. This time, Japan faced one of the biggest amphibious invasions of the medieval world. So how did the samurai defeat the Mongol invasions of Japan? And what really happened to the enormous Mongol army? In this video, we explore the Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, the battles between Mongol and Japanese forces, the role of the samurai, Kublai Khan's ambitions, and the legendary kamikaze — the "divine wind" that helped save Japan. ⚔️ Watch until the end to see how one of history's most powerful empires was stopped by Japan. If you enjoy history, military history, samurai, ancient civilizations, and animated historical documentaries, subscribe to Genius History for more. #Samurai #MongolEmpire #JapaneseHistory #History #KublaiKhan #MongolInvasion #HistoryExplained