English Longbowman 1330–1515

English Longbowman 1330–1515 cover

English Longbowman 1330–1515

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The English military ascendancy which lasted from the mid-14th to the early 16th century was founded upon defensive tactics based on the use of the longbow. This weapon, distinctive in that it was used by English forces alone, was probably the most effective missile weapon of the Late Middle Ages: its arrow had the same penetrative ability as a modern day bullet and the bow's rate of fire was not equalled by any weapon used by English forces until the adoption of the Lee Enfield rifle at the beginning of the 20th century. The English longbowmen's involvement in wars such as the War of the Roses (1455-1485) and One Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) is discussed.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Recruitment · Service · Earnings · Plunder · Victualling · Unit Formation · Defensive Wear and Weapons · Weapons · Training · Movement and Transport · Medical Services · Beliefs · Bibliography

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Published May 15 1995
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781855324916
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 51 b/w; 12 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 11
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Gerry Embleton

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