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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.

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From my knowledge, the soldiers of the Crusades used crossbows for pelting enemies at long distances, and I think the English used the crossbow the most in the Crusades.

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the archers and hunters would mostly use bows

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