Longbowman - Revision history

Cian at 00:35, 26 March 2007

2007-03-26T00:35:57Z

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	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recruited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recruited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement ~~there~~ pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during [[war]] with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.
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	* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a [[jack]]		* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a [[jack]]

	[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[~~waggon~~]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in [[arrow bag]]s and [[barrel]]s. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. [[Arrow]]s would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from [[arrow bag]]s which would sometimes be attached to the waist.		[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[wagon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in [[arrow bag]]s and [[barrel]]s. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. [[Arrow]]s would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from [[arrow bag]]s which would sometimes be attached to the waist.
	[[category:archery]]		[[category:archery]]

User 144 at 15:02, 24 March 2007

2007-03-24T15:02:11Z

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	'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.		'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.

	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were ~~recuited~~ by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recruited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement ~~their~~ pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement there pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

User 144: Reverted edits by 86.133.84.93 (Talk); changed back to last version by User 144

2007-03-24T15:01:15Z

Reverted edits by 86.133.84.93 (Talk); changed back to last version by User 144

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	'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.		'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.

	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were ~~recruited~~ by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recuited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the ~~practice~~ of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with ~~their~~ being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==

86.133.84.93 at 13:37, 24 March 2007

2007-03-24T13:37:48Z

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	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the ~~practise~~ of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with their being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practice of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with their being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==

86.133.84.93 at 13:36, 24 March 2007

2007-03-24T13:36:03Z

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	'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.		'''Longbowman''' is a modern term used to decribe [[England\|English]] soldiers whose principle [[weapon]] was the [[longbow]]. In actuality many of these soldiers would be [[Wales\|Welsh]] or [[France\|French]] as well.

	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were ~~recuited~~ by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recruited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with ~~them~~ being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with their being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==

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	[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in [[arrow bag]]s and [[barrel]]s. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. [[Arrow]]s would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from [[arrow bag]]s which would sometimes be attached to the waist.		[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in [[arrow bag]]s and [[barrel]]s. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. [[Arrow]]s would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from [[arrow bag]]s which would sometimes be attached to the waist.
			[[category:archery]]

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	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[~~statue~~]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statute]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	A typical longbowman of this time could be expected to found with a:		A typical longbowman of this time could be expected to found with a:
	* a padded [[jack]]/[[gambeson]]/aketon possibly enhanced with a short [[chainmail\|mail]] shirt. This might be replaced in the [[15th century]] by a [[brigandine]] or pieces of [[plate armour]] either purchased or plundered.		* a padded [[jack]]/[[gambeson]]/[[aketon]] possibly enhanced with a short [[chainmail\|mail]] shirt. This might be replaced in the [[15th century]] by a [[brigandine]] or pieces of [[plate armour]] either purchased or plundered.
	* [[helmet]] (a [[bascinet]] or later [[sallet]] or possible [[kettle helm]])		* [[helmet]] (a [[bascinet]] or later [[sallet]] or possible [[kettle helm]])
	* [[longbow]]		* [[longbow]]
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	* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a [[jack]]		* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a [[jack]]

	[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in arrow ~~bags~~ and ~~barrels~~. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. ~~Arrows~~ would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from arrow ~~bags~~ which would sometimes be attached to the waist.		[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in [[arrow bag]]s and [[barrel]]s. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. [[Arrow]]s would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from [[arrow bag]]s which would sometimes be attached to the waist.

User 144 at 10:42, 6 March 2006

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	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	A typical longbowman of this time could be expected to found with a:		A typical longbowman of this time could be expected to found with a:
	* a padded jack/[[gambeson]]/aketon possibly enhanced with a short [[chainmail\|mail]] shirt. This might be replaced in the [[15th century]] by a [[brigandine]] or pieces of [[plate armour]] either purchased or plundered.		* a padded [[jack]]/[[gambeson]]/aketon possibly enhanced with a short [[chainmail\|mail]] shirt. This might be replaced in the [[15th century]] by a [[brigandine]] or pieces of [[plate armour]] either purchased or plundered.
	* [[helmet]] (a [[bascinet]] or later [[sallet]] or possible [[kettle helm]])		* [[helmet]] (a [[bascinet]] or later [[sallet]] or possible [[kettle helm]])
	* [[longbow]]		* [[longbow]]
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	* [[shirt]]		* [[shirt]]
	* [[arming doublet]] if [[plate armour]] was being used		* [[arming doublet]] if [[plate armour]] was being used
	* [[shoes]] (~~boots~~ and ~~spurs~~ if mounted)		* [[shoes]] ([[boot]]s and [[spur]]s if mounted)
	* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a jack		* possibly a [[pourpoint]] under a [[jack]]

	[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in arrow bags and barrels. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. Arrows would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from arrow bags which would sometimes be attached to the waist.		[[Arrow]]s were carried by [[waggon]] and were issued as required. They were often stored in arrow bags and barrels. [[Quiver]]s were not part of a longbowman's usual equipment. Arrows would be tucked into [[belt]]s or drawn from arrow bags which would sometimes be attached to the waist.

User 144 at 03:53, 18 February 2006

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	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recuited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recuited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier:footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier\|footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statue]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statue]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.

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2006-02-18T03:53:24Z

link

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	In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recuited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].		In the [[14th century\|14th]] and [[15th century]] longbowmen were recuited by [[Commission of Array]] or they also might be part of the retinue of a [[lord]] as part of a [[Contract of Indenture]].

	Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].		Generally a longbowman could expect to receive around [[money\|6d (sixpence)]] a day for his service in [[England]] or [[France]], twice that of a [[soldier:footsoldier]]. Like footsoldiers, longbowmen were able to supplement their pay during war with [[ransom]]s and [[plunder]].

	In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statue]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.		In [[England]], the practise of [[archery]] was greatly encouraged and a number of [[statue]]s were issued reinforcing this point. Boys of seven would begin [[archery]] with them being required to keep and use a [[bow]] and [[arrow]]s weekly and on holidays.