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History refers to the federations of nomadic central Asian tribesmen as "hordes". The term is usually applied when such federations grew large and powerful enough to threaten the more sedentary civilizations of China, India, Persia, and Europe. The implication is an enormous force of horse mounted warriors considered barbaric by the peoples they threatened. The reality is that such "hordes" usually exercised very sophisticated command and control techniques and were fully capable of employing the most advanced technologies of their day in the exercise of warfare.
Hordes were usually organized into large maneuver units led by a Khan. These divisions were often called "hordes" themselves, such as the Blue, White, and Golden Hordes of the Mongol Empire. These Khans owed fealty to a Great Khan or Khagan, but otherwise exercised supreme authority in the regions they operated.
I think Blizzard chose the name "Horde" for the Orc/Tauren/Troll/Forsaken/Blood Elf faction because it sounds militant and brutal. This in contrast with the daintier races of the Alliance faction.
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What word rhymeswith the word horde with the definition of plank of wood?
Board.
What is a sentence with the word horde?
"For the Horde!"..?
What is group of savages called?
The most common collective noun for savages is a horde of savages. The collective noun horde is also used for a horde of mosquitoes and a horde of tourists. One of the definitions for the noun horde is 'a large number of things or people considered together as a group'.
How do you use the word horde in a sentence?
Look, a horde!
Is Lightninghoof a Alliance or horde dominated realm?
horde
Is a group of savages a hoard?
One of the uses for the collective noun horde, is a horde of savages. Others are a horde of mosquitoes and a horde of tourists. One of the definitions for the noun horde is 'a large number of things or people considered together as a group'.
How many boards could a Mongol horde if a Mongol horde got bored?
A bored Mongol horde could hoard as many boards as a Mongol horde could hoard.
What is a sentence for horde?
Don't horde all the candy or your not sharing!
When was Storm of the Horde created?
Storm of the Horde was created in 2003.
When was The Crystal Horde created?
The Crystal Horde was created in 1952.
When did Nogai Horde end?
Nogai Horde ended in 1634.
When was Evil Horde created?
Evil Horde was created in 1985.
