The thin vertical aperture permits the archer large degrees of freedom to vary the elevation and direction of his
bowshot but makes it
Kaynak: Arrowslitcentury A Gest of Robyn Hode A later broadside version of the ballad also exists, which includes the famous detail of Robin Hood's last
bowshot.
Kaynak: Robin Hood's DeathBut close on either side therby A bog extended, deep and broad,That from the highway, where men rode,Was full a
bowshot either side.
Kaynak: Battle of Loudoun HillPeter's ally and brother-in-law, Count Raymond, advised a defensive posture in order to weaken the advancing enemy with
bowshot and
Kaynak: Battle of MuretThe walling was constructed of tufa and tiling, forty feet high,- with 44 strong towers at
bowshot intervals. The massive round corner
Kaynak: Leonine Cityan opponent armed with a modest weapon can lead to death in a single strike; an unarmed blow to the neck or a
bowshot to the eye can be fatal.
Kaynak: HârnMasterHe was present at the battle of Neville's Cross and, when the archers were almost within
bowshot, earnestly urged the King to send a body
Kaynak: John Graham, Earl of MenteithThe Sword Bridge connects the island to a causeway, a
bowshot away, which leads to the mainland. In Meleagan's day, many men were beheaded
Kaynak: Maleagantfrom the walls and were within
bowshot of each other, so that attackers trying to scale the walls were exposed to fire from both sides (i.e.,
Kaynak: Newcastle town wallarchers to concentrate their fire on the exposed oxen, which the Goths had so thoughtlessly brought within
bowshot distance from the walls.
Kaynak: Siege of Rome (537–538)maintain their posts and there were foot soldiers on the watch all round the camp at the distance of rather more than a
bowshot from the tents.
Kaynak: Babur's First Indian Expedition