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The '''Crossbow''' was a projectile weapon of the Middle Ages. It was the Long-Range weapon of the [[Knight]]. |
The '''Crossbow''' was a projectile weapon of the Middle Ages. It was the Long-Range weapon of the [[Knight]]. |
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==Description== |
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Revision as of 15:41, 21 November 2011
"The original sniper rifle."
David Coretti, Knight expert
The Crossbow was a projectile weapon of the Middle Ages. It was the Long-Range weapon of the Knight.
Description
The crossbow consisted of a bow mounted onto a wooden stock. When spanned, the bowstring is held in place by a notch. When the trigger is lifted up, it pushes the bowstring from the notch.
Uses
The crossbow was widely used due to its accuracy, its ease of use, and ability to pierce armor. The main drawback of the crossbow was the long time it took to reload, often requiring the use of a crannequin.
Trivia
- The Second Lateran Council under Pope Innocent II in 1139 banned the use of crossbows against Christians as they deemed it to be too powerful and lethal.