One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow fired a 12-inch bolt capable of piercing all but the strongest armor.
About the Author: Sir Ralph William Frankland Payne-Gallwey (1848-1916) was an engineer, historian, and arti.
Over 240 illustrations.
It also covers related weapons, including balistas, catapults, and the Turkish bow.
This fascinating illustrated study traces its use in both medieval and modern times as a military and sporting weapon.
One of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages, the crossbow fired a 12-inch bolt capable of piercing all but the strongest armor