War Bows

The book can be strongly recommended to anyone interested in the use of the bow and crossbow, particularly as a military weapon. [Mike Loades] presents in a vivid and readable fashion a survey of their use over many centuries. – Arthur Credland * Military History Matters *Anyone with an interest in war bows or the history of warfare would greatly benefit from a copy of this comprehensive work… Loades’s experience with bows, both in terms of their history and real life handling, shines through in this well-researched and beautifully written and illustrated book. * History of War, February 2019 *I don’t recall ever reading such a thorough analysis of a weapons system… Lavishly illustrated and engagingly written, this book could only have been written by someone who is a supreme practitioner of the subject. * Miniature Wargames *An up-to-date and super-cool book… it’s been vetted and fed into by some of the leading experts, both academics and archers, in the world today. * Schola Gladiatora *Unquestionably an essential reference work if you have any interest whatsoever in archery in all its forms. * Battlefield Magazine *

Mike Loades is a respected author, broadcaster, director and action arranger who has made numerous television appearances as a historical weapons expert and military historian. He lives in California. He is the author of Swords and Swordsmen (2010), The Longbow (2013), The Composite Bow (2016), and The Crossbow (2018).