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Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages Podcast
Medieval archers: Skills, weapons and tactics

Medieval archers: Skills, weapons and tactics

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

How the Welsh longbow decided battles - From Crécy to Agincourt: The feared warbows with 140-pound draw weight and their master archers

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#medieval #archery #militaryhistory In this fascinating episode,
Hendrik and Carmen dive deep into the world of medieval archers.
Discover the incredible history of the English longbow -
originally a Welsh weapon that decided battles like Crécy,
Poitiers, and Agincourt. We explore the impressive finds from the
Mary Rose of 1545, which yielded 137 perfectly preserved warbows
with draw weights between 120-160 pounds. The skeletal remains
clearly show: these men shaped their entire bodies for this
weapon - from childhood onward. Massive muscle development,
curved spines, and characteristic bone changes bear witness to a
lifelong dedication to this deadly art. Learn all about the
Mediterranean draw technique, the decades of training, and the
revolutionary tactic of volley fire. Up to 6,000 archers could
shoot simultaneously, darkening the sky with tens of thousands of
arrows. This weapon changed not only warfare, but shook entire
social orders. We appreciate your comments and feedback! #longbow
#warbows #agincourt #crécy #maryrose #archers #militaryhistory
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