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The Only Reasons Crossbows Exist

In fictional media crossbows are often portrayed as immensively powerful one-shot wonders that punch straight through plate armor with ease. Reality isn't quite that epic. Compared to the threat of longbow archers, crossbowmen may seem a little underwhelming on the battlefield in a number of ways. They do however have a few significant advantages that make it worthwhile after all. So let's have a chat about what the pros and cons are. ** Sources / credits ** Tod of Tods Stuff shoots a Roman Arcuballista    • Tod of Tods Stuff shoots a Roman Arcuballista   Dash Rendar draws a 155 lb longbow    • Strain of pulling back the 155# bow. #arch...   Medieval Chinese Cavalry Crossbow by Historical Archery    • Medieval Song Chinese Crossbow   https://wallacelive.wallacecollection... https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect... https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect... https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect... https://atarn.org/chinese/rept_xbow.htm ** Merch ** https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb1... ** Support the channel ** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:   / skallagrim      / @skallagrim   Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHW... Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagri... Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA ** Other social media ** https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.b...   / skallagrimyt     / skallagrim_yt   #skallagrim #history #crossbows #longbow #archery #medieval