Longbowman vs Crossbowman: Hundred Years’ War 1337–60 (Combat)
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472817613 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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To master the English longbow was a labor of years, requiring far greater skill to use than the crossbow, but it was much more flexible and formidable, striking fear into French men-at-arms and cavalry.This study examines three battles: Sluys (1340), Crécy (1346) and Poitiers (1356), and shows how the use of the longbow allowed England's armies to inflict crushing defeats on numerically superior forces. The longbow changed the shape of war, becoming the defining weapon of the age and wreaking havoc upon the French armies that would face it. For centuries, the crossbow had domi
A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare, and the genesis of the 'military revolution'.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. About the AuthorDavid Campbell has worked as a freelance new media produce
Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare, and the genesis of the 'military revolution'.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is
"English longbow versus French crossbow" according to HMS Warspite. The clash of English and French armies during the Hundred Years' War is the stuff of military legend, and the subject of this Osprey Combat Series Book. Author David Campbell surveys three key battles, Sluys, Crecy, and Poiters. While ostensibly his topic is the matching of English longbow men against French crossbowmen, that is only a part of the story. Also on offer is a brief synopsis of the basis for t. wpapac said Hits the mark using either weapon!. This is another story of them vs us and a great comparison. the Longbow vs the Crossbow is a hotly debated subject when a King dictate that all will learn the longbow and a province city state rents them like a Chevy Malibu from Avis! Everyone love the knights but forgets about the men at arms, the peasants and the bowmen who contribute to the winning of any battle. Bowmen were the projectile troops until . A subject near and dear to my heart. Interesting boo so far. Almost done. Excellent art.