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Which two factors contributed th the failure of kublai invasion japan in 1281?

1. Typhoons (divine winds)

Two typhoons, or kamikaze, struck the Mongol fleet in 1281, destroying hundreds of ships and killing thousands of soldiers. The Japanese saw these storms as a divine intervention on their behalf and referred to them as "kamikaze," or "divine wind."

2. Japanese defenses and guerrilla tactics

The Japanese were well-prepared for the Mongol invasion. They had built strong fortifications along their coastline, and they used guerrilla tactics to harass the Mongol forces. The Mongols were also unfamiliar with the geography of Japan, which made it difficult for them to navigate and find food and supplies.

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