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[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago

Speaking of English longbow, the draw force could be a lot higher too, going upwardsof 130lb, and they were expected to shoot up to 70 arrows a battle at a rate of 6 per minute (at best).
I don't think they'd struggle to hold an arrow for the initial volley, although I don't expect they'd be drawn for as long as shown in movies to increase tension.