Besides Crecy and Poitiers, in what battle was the Longbow the decisive weapon?
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The Battle of Falkirk (1298) saw the Welsh longbowmen of Edward I decisively defeat the shiltrons (spearmen) of William Wallace.
The use of the longbow was new to the Scots:
His army also brought a devastating new weapon - the English longbow - and a host of English and Welsh archers.
Regarding the significance of the longbow in this battle, History Magazine said it was
the first time it played a major role
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Agincourt
I disagree with your contention that mud was the difference. You don't wipe out the other side when performing a static defense because of mud and forest on the side. Somebody has to do the killing.
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