25 février 2018
Longbow, weapon of victory
Hundred Years' War: English Longbow
While bows have been used for hunting and warfare for thousands of years, few achieved the fame of the English Longbow. The weapon first rose to prominence when it was deployed by the Welsh during the Norman English invasions of Wales. Impressed by its range and accuracy, the English adopted it and began conscripting Welsh archers into military service.
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While bows have been used for hunting and warfare for thousands of years, few achieved the fame of the English Longbow. The weapon first rose to prominence when it was deployed by the Welsh during the Norman English invasions of Wales. Impressed by its range and accuracy, the English adopted it and began conscripting Welsh archers into military service.
https://www.thoughtco.com
Longbowmen were very important in the English army and one of the keys to the brilliant victories of Crécy or Azincourt. This article shows the origin of this famous arc, the particular training for shoot with and its use on the battlefield.
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