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In official classification, English Longbows must be at least six feet tall, and this is a true representation of historic Longbows as well.
The typical Longbow was taller than its user, in order to distribute the bow's massive force along the bow and reduce snapping.
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What technology advantige helped the English win many battles in the hundred years war?
The English's weapon selection included the longbow, which could shoot almost precisely had great distances. The French did not have this weapon.
How did the longbow help the English in agincourt battle?
The longbow could reach far out and also penetrate armour of those days and kill horses. Cavalry was feared by common soldiers and the longbow was their protection .
Weapon used by English against French at the Battle of Agincourt?
The mighty Longbow.
What was a longbow?
A longbow is a type of bow that is tall (roughly equal to the height of the person who uses it); this will allow its user a fairly long draw, at least to the jaw (the average length of the Mary Rose arrowshafts is 75 cm/30 in).
How do you use a longbow?
a longbow is a bow that is long
What wood is the English longbow made of?
The English Longbow is made of English Yew (Yew) and Hickory or Sapwood for the backing.
What technology advantige helped the English win many battles in the hundred years war?
The English's weapon selection included the longbow, which could shoot almost precisely had great distances. The French did not have this weapon.
What does longbow mean from English to Japanese?
if you mean how do you say longbow in Japanese its "yumi" but the meaning doesn't change.
What does an English longbow man do?
He shoots with bow and arrow,
What was the effective range of an English longbow?
200 Yards
How did the longbow help the English in agincourt battle?
The longbow could reach far out and also penetrate armour of those days and kill horses. Cavalry was feared by common soldiers and the longbow was their protection .
Did the Incas have longbows?
No. The longbow was developed by the English in the 1200's.
What is a yew bow used for?
The English longbow is a powerful medieval type of longbow about 6 ft (1.8 m) long used by the English and Welsh for hunting and as a weapon in medieval warfare.
Who used the Longbow in 100 year war?
The English - very effective
Why is a longbow a better weapon for English archers than other bows?
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Weapon used by English against French at the Battle of Agincourt?
The mighty Longbow.
Which armies had greatest success with longbow archery?
The English army had a great success with longbow archery during the Hundred Years' War against the French. During this war the longbow was very important in the battle of Crécy and in the battle of Agincourt.
