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Because they had better Generals, commanding troops of a naturally soldierlike breed who were raring to get into a fight. They also had a much stronger cavalry tradition, with many young men owning their own horses and experienced in riding and shooting. And their mission was particularly strong and simple - to defend the homeland against the invader.

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