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it could go through a knights armor from 30 feet away
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What date did the crossbow get invented?
it was made in the medieval times about 678 BC
How heavy would a medieval crossbow be in medieval Europe?
You would have to be a strong man to carry and operate a crossbow and it's bolts.
What is an arbalest?
An arbalester is a person who uses a crossbow.
What did medieval weapons do in medieval times?
kill people in many effective and particularly unpleasant ways.
Which century was the medieval crossbow created?
The ancient Chinese made the crossbow, so it has been around for many centuries.
In medieval times what was the crossbow used for?
The crossbow was a very effective weapon which could be put in the hands of pretty much anyone even complete novices and within literally just a few shots, they would be able to be effective in defending or attacking. Compare to the long term practice which archers using longbows would need to develop their skills.
Are bows and crossbows medieval weapons?
yes===========================================The medieval crossbow was used for hunting and during war-time. There wasn't need for lots of upper body strength to operate the crossbow. It was a weapon mounted on a stock that shot projectiles.
Besteiro a Portugal name?
Besteiro is the name given to a type of crossbow. If you ever meet an expert on medieval war arms he will tell you why this crossbow is famous.
7 different weapons from Medieval?
sword, mace, bow, catapult, crossbow, javaline and cannon
Which person invented the crossbow?
Eddie Parenti invented the crossbow in 1789ANS2:The inventor's name is probably lost to history. See the link for more crossbow info and the rest of this quote: The History of the Crossbow dates back to 600BC in Ancient China. The Greeks and the Romans were also known to use this weapon. The Medieval crossbow was introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
What is the purpose of the crossbow?
it is used in wars, medieval knights used it in castles....
How did the crossbow affect your lives today?
"now days" crossbows are used mainly for sport although the crossbow is still classed as a dangerous weapon
