A devastating typhoon claimed the Mongol fleet and thwarted their first attempt to conquer Japan, leading to the legendary kamikaze winds. Undeterred, Kublai Khan regrouped, unifying China and preparing for a massive second invasion. With 4000 ships and 140,000 soldiers, the Mongols aimed to overwhelm Japanese defenses, but the outcome remained uncertain as they faced a fortified Hakata Bay.
