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By perfecting the change from close-combat to missile weapons. Before the 14th century most missile weapons were comparatively feeble. A Classical bow, for example, gave a range of about 60 yards and little penetrating power. Great for rabbits, not much use on armoured, or even leather-clad men. The first significant development was the crossbow, which had a range of 200+ yards and the power to penetrate light armour. the problem with the crossbow, however, was that it took a long time to reload, having to be wound up with handles or levers. The Welsh longbow, in practised hands, permitted volleys of arrows, very accurate at 200 yards, between six and ten times a minute. When first seriously deployed, by the English at Crécy and Agincourt, the longbow proved devastating. Nothing equalled its fire power until the advent of breech-loading rifles in the late nineteenth century. There was, however, a problem with the longbow; it could only be used by experts. merely to draw the thing, which used (like modern weight-lifting) the whole body rather than just the arms, required intensive training from an early age; and the achievement of accuracy took years. All sorts of laws were made to force young men to practise Archery and to preserve the yew trees from which the bows were made; but once the urgency of the long war diminished, the supply of expert bowmen began to dry up; especially in the labour shortages after the Black Death, young men had more profitable things to do with their time. Armies began to adopt firearms simply because, though they were more cumbersome and took longer to load, any fool could use one after a few weeks' practice. nevertheless, it is worth pointing out that if Wellington had had expert bowmmen at Waterloo instead of clods with musklets, the whole thing would have been over much, much sooner.
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How did absolute monarchies change during the 17th and 18th and 19th centuries?
Most countries moved from absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies --> NovaNET They began to change when the church came to power and the crusades began. At that point, western Rome was back in the loop. Also, knights were becoming unnecessary due to the invention of the English longbow.
The innovative architecture of Medieval Europe is best reflected in what type of structure?
Churches are illustrative of the innovative architecture of medieval Europe.
What was the first major battle to be won by the longbow?
The battle of agincourt English victory over French during Hundred Years War under Henry V of England
Is the story of Merlin a medieval romance?
Yes, the movie Merlin is a medieval romance we are watching it in language arts
Was Annabelle a common name for a girl in Medieval Times?
No it was not. It was a name for the rich in medieval times and the majority of the population were certainly not wealthy!
How far could an English longbow shoot in medieval warfare?
An English longbow in medieval warfare could shoot arrows up to 250 yards, or about 229 meters.
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.
What is an longbow?
The long bow was a weapon used in the medieval times.
What is the historical significance of the English longbow in relation to the discovery of a skeleton?
The English longbow played a significant role in medieval warfare, particularly during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Its use by English archers was crucial in several key battles, such as the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. In relation to the discovery of a skeleton, the presence of an English longbow near a skeleton could suggest that the individual was a medieval archer or soldier, providing insights into their identity and historical context.
How do you change classes in chivalry medieval warfare?
I do believe that you press m to change class and n to change teams.
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 is Japan medieval warfare?
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Decisive method of the Medieval age a scaling ladder a scaling tower a longbow a catapult?
A SCALING LADDER A SCALING TOWER A BATTERING RAM A LONGBOW A CATULPULT ALL OF THESE WERE USED TO ATTACK CASTLES
What was the term 'butts' used for with the english longbow in medieval times?
A butt shaft was a blunt-pointed arrow without barbs.
What are the release dates for Chivalry Medieval Warfare - 2012 VG?
Chivalry Medieval Warfare - 2012 VG was released on: USA: 16 October 2012 (internet)
What is the weight of a war hammer typically used in medieval warfare?
A war hammer used in medieval warfare typically weighs between 2 to 5 pounds.
What is name of moveable shield in medieval warfare?
Mantlet
