History of the English Longbow

by Donald F. Featherstone

The introduction of the longbow & its skillful use by specially trained men was one of the greatest advances in weaponry in the whole history of warfare. A renowned historian re-creates the world of the English bowman, showing us how simple techniques were refined until--by using a group of massed archers--the English had what amounted to long-range artillery. Under the commands of such great English leaders as Edward III, the Black Prince, Henry V, Talbot, Bedford, & Northampton, the English army won every major battle from Morlaix in 1342 to Patay in 1349 & made history on the fields of Crecy, Poitiers, & Agincourt that stirs the imagination even today.

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Featherstone (who sometimes used his middle initial and sometimes didn't) served in the Royal Armoured Corps in World War II before becoming a physiotherapist. He worked for Southampton Football Club and Hampshire County Cricket Club, writing books on sporting, dancing, and industrial injuries.

Later, he turned his attention to his childhood hobby of toy soldiers, writing dozens of books on the subject and becoming instrumental in the development of wargaming as a pasttime. He also wrote books on military history.

Reviews

[John Heath]

Excellent book.