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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]].

'''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]].

[[Category:Weapons]]

[[Category:Weapons]]