• Skullgrid@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Explanation: The Mongols (top/first) waited for good weather to invade enemy countries - typically whatever was the best season, locally, for grazing, but sometimes waiting instead for rivers to freeze for easy crossing.

    Random Turkish ramblings : It feels like in asia, the idea that warfare isn’t just against your opponent but also circumstances seems to be the perspective. Kinda explains why backgammon is popular among turkic peoples; you don’t just play against your opponent but the dice too.

    The above could be 100% bullshit. I don’t care. Love me some backgammon.