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Matchlock · 26th September 2012, 05:08 PM

At least we may assume these are incendiary arrows. I realize they rather look as if a sheet of paper with the the notice 'Surrender!' is wrapped around the tips - but how much sense does that make?!

From Diebold Schilling: Berne Chronicle, Switzerland, 1483; Siege of a town.

By the early 16th c., firearms had completely taken over in wafare.

Best,
Michael

26th September 2012, 05:08 PM	#196
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	1483: Gothic Bows Throwing Incendiary Arrows Against Hackbuts! At least we may assume these are incendiary arrows. I realize they rather look as if a sheet of paper with the the notice 'Surrender!' is wrapped around the tips - but how much sense does that make?! From Diebold Schilling: Berne Chronicle, Switzerland, 1483; Siege of a town. By the early 16th c., firearms had completely taken over in wafare. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 27th September 2012 at 04:30 PM.