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Why did the French neglect the development of light infantry in the Middle Ages?
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They developed a method of warfare that did not rely as heavily on light infantry to inflict huge losses on their enemies. Light infantry was made up of peasant foot soldiers used to soften up enemy lines.
The long bow replaced much of the need for light infantry. Long bows had a much larger range than the regular bow and cross-bow, and they were as accurate as the shorter bows. They could be shot up to 1/4 mile away.
The French were the first to use long bows in this way. In addition, the long bows inflicted a demoralizing effect on enemy lines because the enemy could not strike back over such long distances.
Once enemy lines had been softened, the French sent in their heavy cavalry and knights. This strategy left little need for light infantry. As a result many peasants became archers; and others joined the heavy cavalry.
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