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other than its historical application, what is an English war bow?

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Ballasted_Bowyer:
Is it a self bow?
is it a bow with D section limbs?
could it be backed or laminated in different woods?
etc.

willie:
I do not know how english war bows are different from other warbows, but I do see that the viking bow is posted in the main bow forum. I had always thought that it was the normans who brought the warbow to england? And surely they must have been introduced to France also, but  I have never heard of a french warbow, or at least, seen one posted here. There are a few different societies that debate the distinctions between various  types, but from what I understand, not many different historical examples to support as much debate as is often seen.
Someone from across the pond should be along shortly, as they are most likely sleeping this time of day.

Pat B:
The English(Welch) War Bows were like light artillery in their day. They were a long range(300 yards) and shot a heavy shaft(1000-2000gr) with a number of different points, from broadheads to crescents to bodkins and were used against horse and foot soldiers and I imagine over the castle wall. The original EWBs were selfbows made from yew, elm and ash.
 I'm sure what I write will be corrected by guys that really know.

Ruddy Darter:
An English warbow today is regarded as a bow that follows the historical profile of medieval martial longbows,  ie not flat bellied but D section/oval and variants of this, draws full compass and generally passed the ear.
There's historical replica class, ie self yew warbows,
Meane wood warbows, other woods used that would of been used,  ie ash, elm, hazel etc
And laminate warbows, bows made of the same profile with laminated strips.
The weight for a warbow is generally regarded as being 80-180lbs+
There are other spec requirements, but someone else would probably be better to answer those.

 R.D.

DC:
Is there a difference between an ELB and an English warbow or does ELB cover just abut anything ever used in England.

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