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You do realize that an English longbow's pull force is probably 5 to 10 times the bow you are using? I don't disagree though, these archers were farmers first,
by goldenkey 9y ago
You do realize that an English longbow's pull force is probably 5 to 10 times the bow you are using?
I don't disagree though, these archers were farmers first, which builds massive strength, and archers second -- which again, builds massive strength. People today, even hobbyists, aren't training for life and death battles. Even daily training won't compare to being a commissioned soldier.
- gadders 9y agoI remember seeing a medieval stylised drawing of an archer (not sure if from the Bayeux Tapestry or elsewhere) but the archer's upper body was basically a diamond shape, showing massive lat and traps development. In an era where I would guess people were stronger anyway due to manual work, they stood out as particularly muscular.
- walshemj 9y agoActually Longbow men were well paid mercenaries