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It was invented between 600 and 500 BC in or in the neighborhood of China. Its use quickly spread as it turned out to be a powerful and very easy to use weapon. Around 450 BC it was already in use in ancient Greece, who over time developed larger varieties for use as siege weapons. In medieval Europe armies usually had whole army groups of mounted and unmounted crossbow men.
The arrival and development of firearms finally meant the end of the crossbow and in the course of the 16th century it vanised from the armies. As a hunting weapon it long remained popular, and today the crossbow has returned to army use; sometimes as a silent killer by special forces and during the Yugoslav civil war also by regular forces.
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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.
How does the crossbow significant in history in relation to history?
it was one of the best weapons that could do better than a bow
What crossbow in cabela's dangerous hunts 2011 for?
Crossbow, crossbow
Where was the repeating crossbow invented?
The repeating crossbow, also known as the "Zhuge crossbow," was invented in ancient China during the Warring States period, around the 4th century BCE. It featured a mechanism that allowed multiple bolts to be fired in rapid succession without reloading after each shot. This innovation significantly enhanced the effectiveness of crossbow warfare in Chinese military history. The design later influenced crossbow technology in other cultures as well.
What is a good crossbow?
the best crossbow to use is rune crossbow. or if u have done the chosen commander quest use the zaniks crossbow.
What is the difference between a 2117 crossbow bolt and a 2216 crossbow bolt?
the difference between a 2117 crossbow bolt and a 2216 crossbow is 99
Does Altiar use a crossbow?
No he does not use a crossbow.
Where in china was the crossbow invented?
the crossbow is aawsome
Magic shortbow or rune crossbow?
rune crossbow is a good crossbow. and dark bow is the best longbow.
How are crossbow today same from ancient crossbow?
I love Lauren.
What is the population of Crossbow Technology?
The population of Crossbow Technology is 2,011.
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The population of Crossbow Technology is 50.
