Medieval Research: The Beautiful, Brutal Bow

Here we are, finally. The post on archery that was long coming. I’m feeling much better now, thanks for asking, so let’s get twanging.

First thing you guys should know is that I was originally planning to make this one a standoff between the two bows of the medieval times; the longbow and the crossbow. I would have made it one short post with random facts from each, but soon enough I realized; there is just way too much awesome information out there for me to ignore. Seriously, did you know that trained archers never fired more than six arrows a minute in battle? Any more and they would risk injury. Aye, that’s hardcore.

Anywho, one meagre post barely gives these beautiful weapons any justice. So I decided to make this particular piece part one of two; and with that in mind, I give you today, the bow