The best longbows were traditionally made of yew wood. i also think some of the good ones are made of Cedar.
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Lemonwood is often used for making longbows
white oak ... the bark is sturdy and doesnt snap no matter what!! I have made 3 longbows and 2 with white oak, the other one snapped in a sec!
No. The longbow was developed by the English in the 1200's.
Short arrows from crossbows. The English archers' longbows effectively ended the use of leather armor.
Robin Hood's bow is traditionally said to be made of yew wood. Yew is favored for its strength, flexibility, and ability to store energy, making it ideal for longbows. This type of wood was commonly used in medieval archery due to its excellent properties for crafting durable and powerful bows.
Longbows and these spikes which the English planted in front of them so the french could not pass them and attack the English
William's archers had longbows, which were effective weapons in medieval warfare due to their long range and penetrating power. Longbows were commonly used by English archers in battles such as the Battle of Agincourt.
The English Longbow is made of English Yew (Yew) and Hickory or Sapwood for the backing.
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.
Stone. Brick. Wood.