Mongol Siege of Datong

Timeline

1. 1222Outside Datong city · Shanxi CircuitThe Mongol army advanced west from Hebei, reached the Jin Western Capital of Datong, cut off the grain routes and relief forces outside the city, and completed the encirclement of Datong.
2. 1222Datong city · Shanxi CircuitThe Jin garrison commander held the strong city to the death; the Mongol army alternated mounted archery harassment and siege-engine assaults, with heavy casualties on both sides as the siege fell into a stalemate.
3. 1222Datong · Shanxi CircuitAfter prolonged siege, Datong finally fell or the defenders were exhausted; the Mongol army controlled the northern gateway to Shanxi, and the Jin's western defense system was severely weakened.