Mongols: Rise of the Empire - Battle of Yehuling 1211 DOCUMENTARY

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Thanks to our generous sponsors from the Great Courses Plus and our patrons at Patreon, we are finally releasing the first episode in our 6 part series on the Rise of the Mongol Empire. This episode will describe the history of the Mongols, the birth and childhood of the first leader who united them - Temujin, who would be later called Genghis Khan. Temujin's struggle for the supremacy with his blood brother Jamukha, his reform of the Mongol army and the society are featured and the video is concluded with the battle of Yehuling of 1211 and the conquest of the Northern China by the Mongols.

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The script was developed by our friend George Kolev. His help with the research was essential for this documentary.

This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kickass Let's Plays. &

The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created

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Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time Commanders

Machinimas made on the Total War Attila, using Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine using the great Medieval Kingdoms mod.

Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Songs used:

Crusader Kings 2 OST - Steppe of Nomads

Civilization V OST Genghis Khan War Theme

Total War Attila OST - Assault by Sea

Johannes Bornlof - Barbarians

Johannes Bornlof - Immovable as the mountain