Why didn't medieval LONGBOWMEN switch to RECURVE BOWS?

scholagladiatoria October 1, 2025
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Composite recurve bows have been around since antiquity, and were used in many parts of the world, from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, to Eastern and Southern Europe. So why were longbows so popular in most of Europe? ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria ▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ https://twitter.com/scholagladiato1 ▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com ▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved/ ▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk #archaeology #archery #history

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