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'''The crossbow''' was a weapon first invented in [[China]], but most famous from [[Europe]]. Peasants could be quickly trained to use a crossbow, making it far cheaper to raise new armies than if using [[bow|bows]]. The [[Crusaders]] used many crossbows when trying to free the [[Holy Lands]] from the [[Muslim]]s. Crossbows were very effective, and could penetrate the armor of a [[knight]].
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'''The crossbow''' is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a wooden stock. Originally used in [[China]] and eastern Asia, the weapon eventually became popular in  [[Europe]]. The [[Crusaders]] used many crossbows when trying to free the [[Holy Lands]] from the [[Muslim]]s. Crossbows were very effective, and could penetrate the armor of a [[knight]].
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==See also==
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* [[Archery]]
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* [[Hunting]]
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[[Category:Weapons]]
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[[Category:Hunting]]

Latest revision as of 04:12, July 12, 2016

The crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a wooden stock. Originally used in China and eastern Asia, the weapon eventually became popular in Europe. The Crusaders used many crossbows when trying to free the Holy Lands from the Muslims. Crossbows were very effective, and could penetrate the armor of a knight.

See also