Many battles in history have resulted in unexpected results due to the intervention of the weather.
War of 1812 between America and the British Empire
According to The Epoch Times, on August 25, 1814, when the White House and public buildings were set on fire by the British, the sky turned black and the downpour descended to extinguish the fire. The most devastating storm swept through Washington D.C and killed more British soldiers than any American-fired weapon, according to the US National Meteorological Agency.
The tornadoes scared the British in their country, but the storm also destroyed the city, especially the residential area. It was an unusual weather event in Washington D.C. Since then, 7 tornadoes have made landfall in the city, but it was the only tornado that caused the death.
The war against the Spanish invaders from the British
King Philip II of Spain attempted to conquer England in the 16th century, when an unusually strong storm dealt the final blow to the Spanish fleet. The storms later became known as the “good wind,” indicating that God favored British Protestants over Spanish Catholics in battle.
The Spaniards did not have the preparation of the powerful British army, so storms were not the only determinant of the outcome of the battle. But, among other factors, they helped prevent the Spaniards from invading England.
Persian conspiracy to annex Greece
In 492 BC, Greece was almost overwhelmed by the powerful Persian army led by General Mardonius. But when the Persians sailed near Athos, a storm destroyed 300 ships, killing 20,000 soldiers, according to historian Herodotus.
This event did not make Persia renounce its intention to invade Greece, the storm prevented only one attack. But this battle was probably the only chance of success for the Persians because in the battles that followed, the Greeks successively won.
From the perspective of the ancient Greeks, the storm was called by the sea god Poseidon to protect them or the Persians were too arrogant to be punished by the gods. The sea in this region is famous for its strong storms. However, the timing of this particular storm coincided as if it had been planned in advance.
The Japanese invasion war of the Mongol Empire
The study of American scientists published on February 11, 2014 on the acts of the Academy of Sciences showed that time has always supported the invasion of the Mongol emperor.
The era of Genghis Khan’s expansion coincided with 15 years of the wettest and mildest weather in history of over 1,100 years. The previous dry period could have been the engine of the invasions. The period of high humidity created fertile meadows, perfect for keeping horses and thus fortifying the Mongols.
However, the time has come against Genghis Khan’s nephew, Kublai Khan, when he attempted to invade Japan on October 29, 1974. “Without the two great storms, Japan could be part of today’s China.” hui, ”said Kerry Emanuel, professor of meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.
According to Emanuel, with small numbers and poor weapons, the Japanese were quickly cornered inside. But when night fell, the Korean pilots of the Mongolian train sensed a storm approaching. Previously, the Japanese hoped to delay the wait for reinforcements, but instead, a sudden storm erupted most of the Mongols, killing 13,000 people and extinguishing the intention completely. The village that invaded Japan of Kublai Khan.
