Medieval crossbows: Function / pros & cons (basic introduction)

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In this video I'm presenting a basic overview of the practical aspects of medieval crossbows. That is, the focus is not mainly on their history but on how they operate and their advantages & disadvantages, compared to bows.

And of course some target shooting at the end of the video, for the eye candy. :)

Intro by Heidaz
https://www.youtube.com/user/heidaz/

Music (royalty-free):
"Lord of the Land"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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