This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to become an English Longbowman, delving into the historical significance of the warbow, its adoption in medieval warfare, and the techniques required for its mastery. It covers essential aspects such as sourcing a warbow, proper stance, aiming, and the physical demands of drawing a bow with draw weights exceeding 100 pounds. The content also touches upon the legal mandates for archery practice in medieval England, the effectiveness of the longbow in combat, and its enduring legacy through historical reenactments and the works of authors like Bernard Cornwell. Additionally, it briefly discusses cost, alternative bow styles, and even touches on its potential as a self-defense option.
This video directly compares the effectiveness of the English Longbow against the Musket, specifically referencing the Brown Bess. It explores historical military formations and debunks the notion that longbows would be superior. The content includes practical demonstrations and tests of both the musket and longbow, covering their 'mad minute' capabilities and accuracy at 100 yards. The discussion delves into the evolution of warfare, the inherent drawbacks of the warbow, and the logistical advantages of firearms. The video also touches upon efforts to preserve the warbow tradition and concludes that firearms proved to be a more significant force multiplier.
This video showcases a 106lb English Longbow being used at a distance. The content focuses on the performance and capabilities of this powerful traditional archery equipment when shooting over longer ranges. The description is brief, indicating the primary activity is testing the bow's performance at distance.
This video delves into the effectiveness of the English Longbow (Warbow) in medieval warfare, particularly during the Hundred Years' War. It explores the physical demands of using the longbow, its performance in battles like Agincourt, and compares it to composite bows used in the East. The discussion also touches on historical context, including a mention of Mad Jack Churchill's WWII use of a longbow and a brief look at flintlocks and armor. The content highlights the rigorous training required for longbowmen and acknowledges the weapon's limitations.
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