Kaelith

I've been debating to do this for a few days. But I think it would be good to have a thread devoted to the discussion of anything historical. Preferably NOT modern history, ie, 19th and 20th century. But that is more of a personal preference.

I'll get us started:

I've been reading richard barbers biography on the Black Prince and I always love reading different views put towards the major battles of the 100 years war.

There has always been the argument over how effective the longbow was. Now it seems pretty clear to me that it must have been very effective at something or else it wouldn't have been a main weapon in the english armies for several centuries! What are other peoples thoughts?

I'd love to know if anyone here knows, has experience of, or is a black smith with historic knowledge on armour and weapons.