Subject: longbow archer
Culture: English
Setting: France/Britain 15thc
Evolution:
Context (Event Photos, Primary Sources, Secondary Sources, Field Notes)
* Royal Armouries Museum > War Gallery
"Missile troops of the 15th century The tactics of the Hundred Years War continued in use in England throughout the 15th century -- pitched battles were fought between large bodies of longbowmen.
"Some of these bowmen rode to battle and were equipped with body armour and helmets. On the battlefield formations of archers were strengthened by dismounted men-at-arms equipped with complete armour of plate, and by increasing numbers of infantry billmen, who wore less body armour." ...
Archery
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Armor
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Sword
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