Weapons and Technology Flashcards
How many arrows could a longbow fire per minute?
15
How did longbows reduce the effectiveness of mounted knights?
They were more powerful so could pierce armour
What was there range and how did this compare to other bows?
200 metres
Twice the range of a crossbow or short bow
What happened to the design of the sword over this period?
Moved from broad sword designed to crush to thrusting swords designed to pierce plate armour
What was a schiltron?
Tight formation of infantry gathered in a circle with pokes facing outwards
When did cannons become standard siege weapons?
By 1450
Give three limitations of cannons
Very inaccurate Heavy- difficult to transport Expensive Unreliable Slow to load
Give three advantages of cannons
Could destroy castle walls
Improvements made in aim- trunnions could raise height of barrels
Stone cannon balls replaced by metal cannon balls- improved accuracy
Where were schiltrons used effectively?
Battle of Stirling Bridge to trap English knights against the river
