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Mongol invasions of Japan

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Abstract

Two attempted invasions of Japan, which occurred in 1274 and 1281, by the Mongol forces of Khubilai Khan. These invasions became famous, as later myth established that a Divine Wind (kamikaze) caused the Mongol defeat.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Encyclopedia of War
Publisherwiley
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781444338232
ISBN (Print)9781405190374
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Arts and Humanities

Keywords

  • eastern asia
  • thirteenth century
  • war

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