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The '''Mongol Composite bow '''was the long range weapon of the [[Mongol]] and the Special Weapon of [[Genghis Khan]]. |
The '''Mongol Composite bow '''was the long range weapon of the [[Mongol]] and the Special Weapon of [[Genghis Khan]]. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, [[Huo Chien|fire arrows]]), depending on the target and distance, and would time their shot for when all four of the horse's feet were off the ground, thus enabling a steady, well-aimed shot. The Mongol bow could be fired from a kneeling position during dismounted combat thanks to it's compact size, this offered better control and accuracy. |
The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, [[Huo Chien|fire arrows]]), depending on the target and distance, and would time their shot for when all four of the horse's feet were off the ground, thus enabling a steady, well-aimed shot. The Mongol bow could be fired from a kneeling position during dismounted combat thanks to it's compact size, this offered better control and accuracy. |
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Revision as of 02:59, 3 January 2013
The Mongol Composite bow was the long range weapon of the Mongol and the Special Weapon of Genghis Khan.
Description
The Mongol bow is a recurved composite bow consisting of a wooden core, with horn on the belly (facing the archer) and sinew on the back (away from the archer), all held together with animal glue. The bow is relatively short to facilitate ease of use from horsebacnmnnnnk.
Uses
The Mongol bow is renowned for its military effectiveness, as evidenced by the success of Mongol archers on the battlefield. It had a maximum range of 500 meters, and the Mongols were able to target individual soldiers up to 200 meters away. Mongol archers used a wide variety of arrows (such as armor-piercing arrows, wide tipped assault arrows, fire arrows), depending on the target and distance, and would time their shot for when all four of the horse's feet were off the ground, thus enabling a steady, well-aimed shot. The Mongol bow could be fired from a kneeling position during dismounted combat thanks to it's compact size, this offered better control and accuracy.
Disadvantages
The chief disadvantage of the Mongol bow was the animal glue. Dissolved by water, it made the bow vulnerable to damage if exposed to rain or excessive humidity. For this reason, the Mongols stored their bows in leather cases when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture.