The Heavy Medieval Crossbow & Pavise: A Deadly Duo
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Discover the deadly combination of the heavy windlass crossbow and the pavise shield! Slow to reload but deadly accurate—the heavy medieval crossbow was a game-changer on the battlefield. Paired with the towering pavise shield, Genoese crossbowmen became a formidable force. How did this combination work in battle, and why was it both feared and flawed? Join Kevin Hicks as he explores this lethal medieval duo! If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PATREON page for perks https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad OTHER LINKS: Website: https://historysquad.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks
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