11-08-2009, 11:53 PM
...I would concur with Alan's views concerning archery ( see article on Parthian Bows in latest edition of "Ancient Warfare" magazine) and add that the ability to fire further (more power ) does NOT lengthen 'practical range' which is limited by the archer's ability. In the case of Horse archers, regardless of the type of bow with which they are equipped, the practical/effective range for mounted horse-archers on a moving horse is around 50 metres....though firing at a 'massed' target might take place at longer ranges.
I would point out however that just because Peter Heather is ignorant of one aspect of ancient history ( archery) may not mean he is ignorant of all aspects.....or does it ? :wink: :wink:
I would point out however that just because Peter Heather is ignorant of one aspect of ancient history ( archery) may not mean he is ignorant of all aspects.....or does it ? :wink: :wink:
"dulce et decorum est pro patria mori " - Horace
(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
Paul McDonnell-Staff
(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
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