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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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[[Category:Weapons]]

Revision as of 18:46, February 14, 2010

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.

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