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Tot Martel De Fer . Battle Axe ARROW Of different designs according to their purpose . War arrows for the long - bow were of two lengths : flight arrows ( 37 ins ) for high trajectory long - range fire ; sturdier sheaf arrows ( 27 ins ) ...
Tot Martel De Fer . Battle Axe ARROW Of different designs according to their purpose . War arrows for the long - bow were of two lengths : flight arrows ( 37 ins ) for high trajectory long - range fire ; sturdier sheaf arrows ( 27 ins ) ...
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... at the loop could be taken by a comrade . ( Loops seem to have been provided with space for at least two bowmen . ) His missile was heavier , it had greater force and a longer effective range . Bow , Long Ranges : Long - bow 220 yds.
... at the loop could be taken by a comrade . ( Loops seem to have been provided with space for at least two bowmen . ) His missile was heavier , it had greater force and a longer effective range . Bow , Long Ranges : Long - bow 220 yds.
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Bow , Long Ranges : Long - bow 220 yds Crossbow 380 yds ( Extreme ranges of over 4 mile have been claimed . ) ... The trained archer of the Hundred Years ' War was able to beat the crossbow - men in range and penetrating power with a vast ...
Bow , Long Ranges : Long - bow 220 yds Crossbow 380 yds ( Extreme ranges of over 4 mile have been claimed . ) ... The trained archer of the Hundred Years ' War was able to beat the crossbow - men in range and penetrating power with a vast ...
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