Re: [FT] (LONG) The Balance of Power -- Fighters and a Defense

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On Thu, 5 Apr 2001, Jaime Tiampo wrote:

> > Once you get effective gunpowder weapons you've
> > completely changed the rules for cavalry.
> 
> Or decent rank and file bowmen with longbows. The english longbow made
> it up to 100lbs and more. That can go through armour like hot knife
> through butter.

No they don't - not through plate, anyway. Mail, yes. Plate? If you're
reallyy lucky.

Cheers,

  Derk
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