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Samurai Warriors Board a Mongol Ship at Hakata Bay, 1281

From Kallie Szczepanski, About.com

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Samurai warriors attacking a Mongol Ship at Hakata Bay, 1281

Samurai board a Mongol Ship during the 1281 invasion. From Suenaga's scroll.

Public domain due to age.

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