Longbows Unveiled
Longbows, once a dominant weapon, had an astonishing draw weight of 150 to 160 pounds, making them a formidable force in battle. Their decline began with the advent of gunpowder and artillery, leading to their last significant use during the English Civil War. Interestingly, medieval archery laws remain technically in effect, and the last confirmed use of a longbow in combat occurred in World War II, when an eccentric soldier took down a German officer with his bow.In this clip
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