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Each archer had at least one extra horse – there was an average five horses per man – thus the entire army could move with incredible rapidity.

Moreover since horse milk and horse blood were the staples of the Mongolian diet, Genghis ' horse-herds functioned not just as his means of movement but also as his logistical sustainment.

All other necessities would be foraged and plundered.

Khan's marauders also brought with them mobile shelters, concubines, butchers, and cooks.

Through maneuver and continuous assault, Chinese, Persian, Arab and Eastern European armies could be stressed until they broke, and then were annihilated in pursuit.