In 1461 at The Battle of Towton, a decisive victory was won by the Yorkists by using a gale to their advantage to carry their arrows much further than their enemies - great story, but could it be true?

Clearly a strong wind will make a difference, but by how much? I take my bow and shoot one particularly windy morning to find out.

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My vid about elevation is here    • Distance - Which angle is best?  

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You are interested in battlefield archaeology, Towton or indeed just want to be reminded just how very grim and not at all glamorous a medieval battle was, have a look at "Blood Red Roses" 978-1842170250

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