Talk:Crossbow
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This page links to "fletch", but the page for Fletch is about a novel and movie. (It should probably either be unlinkified, or a second Fletch page should be created.)
I've changed the link so it goes to "fletching," which is the right page. Apol0gies 17:05, 3 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Keeping bows pulled
- while archers could not keep their powerful bows pulled for long periods of time.
This was added to continue the idea that crossbows are better than longbows. Yet, the argument provides no counterbalance, as to why longbows were better than crossbows. It is more credible left unsaid, the fact is Longbowmen could fire off a shot very fast. Longbows and crossbows were used for 100s of years neither was clearly the better weapon, unlike firearms which supplanted them both for example. The article is currently somewhat misleading in regards to the role of crossbows and longbows.
- the value of the crossbow came in its simplicity: it could be used effectively after a week of training
It was a complicated mechanical device that took training to master both in its use, and upkeep. It broke down often in particular in bad weather. Crossbowmen were a special breed, they didnt just appear after 1 week of training.
Stbalbach 23:46, 22 Jun 2005 (UTC)
