WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The longbow was vital in the victory of the English over the French in the Hundred Years’ War. The ability of the archers to shoot more arrows per minute than crossbowmen and the long range of the weapon gave the outnumbered English an advantage in the Battles of Crecy and Agincourt.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most famous weapon was the English (or Welsh) longbow of the yeoman archer; while not a new weapon at the time, it played a significant role throughout the war, giving the English tactical advantage in the many battles and skirmishes in which they were used.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the other hand, the English had the advantage of some significant battles being fought in their home-ground, areas they knew well. Moreover, the English had superior fighting techniques in their longbowmen.

Detailed explanation-4: -A longbow has practical advantages compared with a modern recurve or compound bow; it is usually lighter, quicker to prepare for shooting, and shoots more quietly. However, other things being equal, the modern bow will shoot a faster arrow more accurately than the longbow.