EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Mongol Siege of Vladimir: Winter War Against the Rus
from The Mongol Invasions: Fear, Strategy, and Total Destruction — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In February 1238, the Mongol army under Batu Khan and Subutai laid siege to the city of Vladimir, capital of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. This episode dives into the winter campaign that shattered the Rus' resistance, focusing on the tactics, the betrayal of Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich, and the ferocious battle at the Sit River. We explore how Mongol siege engineers adapted to frozen conditions, why the Rus' princes failed to unite, and the aftermath that left Vladimir a charred ruin. Join Lucas and Luna as they unravel the strategies and human cost of one of the most decisive invasions of Kievan Rus'. #MongolSiegeOfVladimir #BatuKhan #Subutai #PrinceYuriVsevolodovich #KievanRus #SitRiver #WinterCampaign #MongolEmpire #MongolInvasions #MedievalRussia #1238 #SiegeWarfare #MongolTactics #RusPrinces #MongolConquest #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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