c1250–c1500: Medieval warfare and English society (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Time period of medieval warfare transformation
Time period of medieval warfare transformation
1250-1500
When longbow introduced to English armies
When longbow introduced to English armies
1290s under Edward I
Longbow firing rate per minute
Longbow firing rate per minute
15 arrows per minute
Longbow speed vs crossbow
Longbow speed vs crossbow
5 times faster
Longbow effective range
Longbow effective range
200 metres
Armour type longbow could penetrate
Armour type longbow could penetrate
Chainmail
Scottish pike formation name
Scottish pike formation name
Schiltron
Leader who developed schiltron formation
Leader who developed schiltron formation
William Wallace
Year of Battle of Stirling Bridge
Year of Battle of Stirling Bridge
1297
Origin country of gunpowder
Origin country of gunpowder
China
When cannon became standard siege weapons
When cannon became standard siege weapons
1450
Pivoting supports for aiming cannon
Pivoting supports for aiming cannon
Trunnions
Years longbow used in English forces
Years longbow used in English forces
150 years
Replacement for feudal armies
Replacement for feudal armies
Mercenary companies
Longbow range compared to shorter bows
Longbow range compared to shorter bows
Double the range