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Use of the Longbow in Ancient Europe?

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Use of the Longbow in Ancient Europe?
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12-12-2010, 01:19 AM
Ever since learning that the Otzal mummy (c. 3300 BC) was actually found with a 1.8 m yew longbow I have vainly tried to find any sources that might hint at the weapon's use during the Greco-Roman period.

Has anyone else seen accounts describing the use of very large bows?
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Use of the Longbow in Ancient Europe? - by rrgg - 12-12-2010, 01:19 AM

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