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Welsh Longbow
The Welsh longbow was a powerful bow made of yew and other materials, with a long stave and long draw, capable of penetrating chainmail at medium to …
Timeline
- c. 1190–1194North Wales · GwyneddIn the 1190s, during conflicts between the Welsh principalities and England, local archers used the longbow for ambushes and harassment; its range and power drew the attention of English military authorities, who began systematic recruitment.
- 1194–1200England · EnglandUnder Richard I and King John, England deployed Welsh longbowmen in the Gascony expedition and the war in Normandy; the longbow served as auxiliary ranged firepower in coordination with knights and spearmen, demonstrating its tactical value.
Sources
- The Great Warbow: From Hastings to the Mary Rose — Matthew Strickland and Robert Hardy (2005)
- Longbow: A Social and Military History — Robert Hardy (2006)