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Want to know why you [[The Princess Bride (film)|never fight a land war in Asia]]? Genghis Khan is why ("Chingis" is probably a closer pronunciation of his name, but generations of Western cultures have pronounced it "Genghis", so "toe-may-tow/toe-mah-tow").
 
Undoubtedly the greatest conqueror who ever lived, this guy did the impossible: he united the [[Mongolia|Mongols]]. And, after accomplishing that, took the rest of Asia and made it look easy. China? Conquered. Korea? Conquered (somewhat<ref>In Korea it is taught that after many consistent invasions and after fighting back and surviving their attacks, the Koreans grew tired of them, giving some of their land to them and then forming an "alliance". Though partially debatable, [[wikipedia:Mongol invasion of Korea|it's true that the Koreans survived their attack]] [[Serial Escalation|5five times]] and after the 6thsixth they were "allies" with them.</ref>). Afghanistan? Conquered. Japan? Would've happened if not for [[Deus Ex Machina|two freak typhoons]]<ref>The bulk of the army that attacked Japan consisted of Koreans under a Mongolian flag (who says being allies doesn't have its benefits?). However, that could also mean that the Mongolians didn't fail in their invasion of Japan, but Korea did. [[Depending on the Writer|It all depends on which historical text you're reading]].</ref>. Russia? Conquered. Iran... it was more ''wiped out'' than conquered. Choresm? Oh, you never heard of that country? [[Appeal to Obscurity|Exactly]].
 
The list goes on and on. Taking over much of China and most of Central Asia in his own lifetime, the military strategy and laws he laid down allowed the [[Family Business|next generation to expand the empire]] until it ruled over 22% of the world's land, from Kiev to Fusan.