Medieval Arrows vs Armour: Tests with a 160lb Longbow
Tod's Workshop · Documentary · 32 min · 2019 · YouTube title: ARROWS vs ARMOUR - Medieval Myth Busting
Why it's here
HN considers it the key experimental evidence on how effective longbows really were against armour.
What it covers
Tod's Workshop fires full-weight medieval arrows from a 160lb English warbow at reproduced medieval armour. Armour curator Dr Tobias Capwell, an archer and bowyer give historical context and discuss the results.