The British Isles were famed them and it was this weapon that allowed the English to conquer most of France.

The English longbow was a devastating weapon that could penetrate armor at long range. It was instrumental in key battles like Crécy (1346) and Agincourt (1415) where outnumbered English forces defeated the French. The longbow's range, rate of fire, and armor-piercing power made it superior to crossbows (which were slower to reload) and gave English armies a decisive advantage for centuries.