Weapons That Made Britain (2004): S01E02 – The Longbow

Introduction Weapons That Made Britain is a 2004 TV documentary series broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK. It is an examination of important weapons in British history. Presented by film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer, Mike Loades. Outline Mike has a medieval longbow specially made for him, and takes it to Crecy to…

Andrew Marshall

06/08/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

Weapons That Made Britain is a 2004 TV documentary series broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK.

It is an examination of important weapons in British history.

Presented by film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer, Mike Loades.

Outline

Mike has a medieval longbow specially made for him, and takes it to Crecy to show just how British archers destroyed the cream of French chivalry in a devastating arrow attack. Mike also fires from horseback in order to understand the special tactics used by Edward III’s army while fighting their way across France.

Weapons That Made Britain Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 July 2004.
Running time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.