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Who used the Longbow in 100 year war?
The English - very effective
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 is the range of a longbow?
The average range is 220.
Why was the longbow used in the Hundred Years War?
The longbow was an English specialty weapon.. It could shoot more arrows in less time compared to the crossbow the French used. It was more accurate, easier to control and had a longer range.
Does a longbow have greater range than a crossbow?
Yes
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 was the advantage of the longbow and gunpowder weapons?
Both offered fairly long range and were most effective in volley fire. However a longbow required many years of training and practice to produce a useful archer. Gunpowder muskets and pistols could be used with only minimal training.
What does an English longbow man do?
He shoots with bow and arrow,
What is the longbow economic impact?
The Longbow demonstrated that infantry could defeat mounted armored knights: Battles of Crecy, Poiters, Agincourt. The longbowman was much cheaper to equip and train than a knight and allowed the English to field more effective military power for less expense
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.
