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Men-at-arms during the Hundred Years War
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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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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Men-at-arms during the Hundred Years War
  • Who are the fighters of the Hundred Years War? The most famous medieval conflict is surely the Hundred Years War. The names of Poitiers, Cocherel, Azincourt, and Castillon still resound. The purpose is to know who are the men and how did they fight?
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