Battle of Cheoin Fortress 1232 Results Explained
The Battle of Cheoin Fortress in 1232 ended the second Mongol invasion, but the wider war continued. If you are checking what the victory achieved, distinguish the Mongol withdrawal after commander Salitai’s death from lasting peace: another invasion began in 1235. What the residents’ defense achieved Residents of Cheoin-bugok gathered inside the fortress for refuge and resisted the attack. A bugok was a district administered separately from ordinary counties and districts, with less favorable treatment for its residents. Their resistance helped bring about a withdrawal affecting the invading force beyond the fortress. The key distinction is between that collective achievement and the disputed identity of the archer. The Goryeosa says Kim Yun-hu shot Salitai, yet also records his statement that he lacked a bow and arrows. Neither part should be omitted. Residents by the snowy walls of Cheoin Fortress watch mounted troops ride away along a winding road. Reading the Cheoin Fortress...