The Mongol Campaign in Vietnam: Elephants Against Cavalry

This episode explores the Mongol invasions of Đại Việt (modern-day Vietnam) under Kublai Khan. Despite their fearsome reputation, the Mongols faced a formidable adversary in the Trần dynasty, led by King Trần Thái Tông and later Trần Hưng Đạo. The Vietnamese employed guerrilla tactics, scorched earth, and war elephants against the Mongol cavalry. Key battles include the first invasion in 1258, where the Mongols captured Thăng Long (Hanoi) but withdrew, and the second invasion in 1284-85, culminating in the decisive Battle of Bạch Đằng River, where the Mongols were crushed. The third invasion in 1287-88 also failed due to disease, supply issues, and fierce resistance. The episode highlights how Đại Việt remained independent, a rare success story against the Mongol war machine. It also touches on Mongol relations with the Champa kingdom and the broader context of Kublai Khan's southern campaigns. #IViT #TrNHNgO #KublaiKhan #MongolInvasion #Vietnam #BattleOfBChNg #ThNgLong #Champa #YuanDynasty #Elephants #GuerrillaWarfare #ScorchedEarth #TrNThITNg #1258 #1284 #1287 #History #FexingoHistory #MongolInvasions #GenghisKhan Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo