![]() A 'company' was 10 squads a battalion was 10 'companies'. Genghis Khan created the "decimal" system of soldiers of 10 soldiers to a 'squad', which is still used in modern military. ![]() I knew that Genghis Khan was an innovative military leader who both invented and eschewed conventional warfare. The Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan and his grandson, Kubla Khan - and lesser known Great Khans - was astonishingly advanced, especially in contrast to Europe, which at the time, was mired in futile attempts - The Crusades - to 'free' the Holy Lands from Muslims. An empire bigger than North and Central America, combined. Meticulous record keeping, using complex mathematics and calculators. ![]() Laws that applied equally to the rulers as well as the ruled. Pensions for military veterans, and lifelong benefits for survivors of those killed in action. Paper money based on precious metals and gem reserves. ![]() Huge technological advances in communications. ![]()
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