Longbow vs Crossbow Flashcards
What is the range of the longbow? (1)
300 yards
What is the range of the crossbow? (1)
80 yards
What is the rate of fire for the longbow? (1)
16-18/min
What is the rate of fire for the crossbow? (1)
8/min
How expensive was the longbow? (2)
- Not very as it was made out of wood
- The arrows were very expensive
How expensive was the crossbow? (2)
- Very expensive
- It was an elaborate piece of equipment
What training was needed for the longbow? (4)
- Training was vital.
- In 1252, there was a royal decree under Henry III for training
- Every boy from 15-16 had to practise the longbow on Sundays
- Football was banned
What training was needed for the crossbow? (2)
- Training necessary
- Highly professional weapon
How easy was the longbow to use? (1)
Not easy; takes training to master
How easy was the crossbow to use? (2)
- Easier to sheet than longbow
- Needs a pavise to allow for reload
How easy was it to move about with longbow? (2)
- Very easy to move about with
- Could also be used on horseback
How easy was it to move about with crossbow? (2)
- Can move about with crossbow
- Must be standing to reload though.
How powerful was the longbow? (6)
- At 80m – just a dent; does not penetrate armour (2)
- At 30m – punctures armour, but only bruises the skin (2)
- At 20m - punctures skin. (2)
How fast could an arrow fly from a longbow? (1)
140 miles an hour
Name three English battles (and their years) where the longbow was crucial to English victory (6)
- Crecy (1346)
- Poitier (1356)
- Agincourt (1415)
