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How did medieval weapons like the longbow and crossbow compare to newer weapons like muskets? Did gunpowder weapons, for all their shortcomings, still have an edge in lethality, ease of use, or rate of fire over bows?
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Not to discourage further answers, but this question is addressed by u/Valkine
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