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"Invaded Russia in the winter and won". What an amazing quote.  Truly an amazing warrior.

Mongols: Attack Russia in WINTER
Mongols: Are Successful

Russians: Wait.... That's illegal

Napoleon and Hitler:  conquering Russia in the wintertime is impossible.
Subutai: bet.

Ironically Subotai crushing the Grand-Prince of Kiev to death was actually an honour. In Mongol culture it was a sin to shed royal blood so the royals and nobility would be killed in ways that prevented bloodshed-for example Genghis had his former blood-brother turned rival Jamukha executed by breaking his back as a fulfilment of his last wish and as a sign of honour. Similarly, by having the Grand-Prince crushed to death where the sky-father couldn't see his blood, Subotai was actually doing him honour and acknowledging his royal status-though I doubt he appreciated the gesture.

Genghis Khan had an eye for talent. It was probably his greatest strength. His general Jebe was no slouch, either. Like, three of the top ten generals of all time are just in this one army. Pretty crazy.

Subutai was exceptional at captilising on his victories by completely annihilating his enemies. Battle of khalka and Mohi had enemy casualty rates of up to 90% which is insane for a medieval battle. In Legnica and Georgia, we don't even know how exactly the battle occurred because no one survived to tell the story. That's how scary he was

"they placed him under the floorboards and threw their victory party over him, crushed by thousands of dancing Mongols" didn't have to flex that hard but okay....

Subutai and Jebe's campaigns are considered some of the most daring endeavours in military history...

As French historian, Jean Duché once wrote: "If the greatness of conquerors could be measured by the quantity of territory conquered, the Mongolians would be certainly the greatest of them all!"

Anyone interested in Mongol history: 'Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Wrath of the Khans' is probably the best podcast series I've ever heard.

Subutai never gets the credit that he should, glad that Simon did that.

Subotais ride around the Caspian sea in an age before maps is probably the greatest military feat of all time. In a day before mobile phones, post or telegrams, Genghis really said 'Yeah meet me later' and he went on a 12,000 mile tour of destruction before meeting back up with Genghis is insane to the modern man. The pure loyalty is next level too, he could have lived as a king in Russia if he wanted for the rest of his life but chose loyalty.

Many times he was literally out number by everyone, but his strategies always saved him.

"The Mongols were hiding to the North, The East and the West" ... i'd faint at this point.

As a Mongolian, I appreciate people learning about our history.

One of the  greatest generals in history. Imagine if the mongols did continue into Europe if the fortunes of fate had been otherwise.

FYI Subutai or Subeedei as hes called in Mongolian, wasn't the only "war dog" of Chingis Khan, there were 4 of them, Subeedei, Zev, Zelme and Muhulai. And the nickname "war dog" was not an insult, it was more of a compliment, meaning these 4 generals were known for their ferocity/cunning. In their primes, these 4 generals commanded more respect, fear and troops than Chingis Khan's own sons.

Russia: no one invades russia during winter and won
Mongolia: laughs

He is still one of the most respected person in Mongolia today. He represents bravery and royalty to all Mongols.