EP8 Caesar at Hastings

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июн 2019
  • Description: Could militaries separated by ten centuries compete on a battlefield? In this alternative history experiment two armies that successfully invaded Britain a millennium apart are matched. Which side would you bet on?
    Show Notes: 1. The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War by Julius Caesar 2. Western Warfare in the Age of the Crusades, 1000-1300 by John France 3. Battle: A History Of Combat And Culture by John Lynn 4.The Origins Of War: From The Stone Age To Alexander The Great by Arther Ferrill 5. Roman Warfare (Cassell's History of Warfare) by Adrian Goldsworthy 6. Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy 7. Maurice's Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy by George T. Dennis 8. History of the Art of War, Vol. 1: Warfare in Antiquity by Hans Delbrück 9. The Normans (Elite) by David Nicolle
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  • @Mr.Slaughter
    @Mr.Slaughter 5 лет назад +123

    Hearing Dan nerd out like this is great. You can hear the joy in his voice the farther he goes in this- he needs to make this a regular thing for sure.

  • @ben-jam-in6941
    @ben-jam-in6941 3 года назад +97

    Dan “I’ll pronounce Macedonian however the heck I want” Carlin.

    • @soy_tippi
      @soy_tippi 2 года назад +4

      i cringe a bit every time he says "mackedonians." not because im saying its right. but I know someone who was and he said it without the mack. also never heard anyone ever say mackedonians.

    • @zaroonyakhyakhan4514
      @zaroonyakhyakhan4514 2 года назад +2

      @@soy_tippi read about it is really Macke Not Masi

    • @TheMogulman31
      @TheMogulman31 2 года назад +4

      You mean correctly? The soft c is a relic of the translation to Latin.

    • @ianbevis701
      @ianbevis701 2 года назад

      And the Khan’s! All of em!

    • @TON-ws9og
      @TON-ws9og Год назад +1

      Bruh that's how you pronounce it 👎👎

  • @pauldavies9360
    @pauldavies9360 5 лет назад +77

    Yes! Dan is so great I now read my paperbacks with the voice and accent Dan in my head including his
    'quote voice'

  • @odinncool
    @odinncool 5 лет назад +76

    I am Icelandic. I speak Icelandic, A.K.A. Old Norse. It's stayed mostly the same isolated on an island since Icelands settlement in 875(+-15 years).
    I don't know if they gave us the word or we them. But the word "Verangur" we still have.
    "Að vera í verangri." Means to be on a journey with a purpose(like a quest)
    The word Veröld means world and has the same base.
    Also "Að vera í Víking": To be in Viking. Means to be viking-ing, a verb.
    Both verangur and víking can be verbs. Like Jumping/Jumper.
    Verangur
    Verang
    Verangi
    Verangs

    • @DrTheRich
      @DrTheRich 4 года назад +3

      Are you really named after the allfather?

    • @doctorrandomiise2532
      @doctorrandomiise2532 4 года назад +7

      Cool, so is that the etymological origin of the phrase "Varangian"?

    • @mysticnovelbro
      @mysticnovelbro 3 года назад +2

      @@doctorrandomiise2532 could very well be, as they'd be the only ones to travel farther than the Austrvegr

    • @JohnnyKaw11B
      @JohnnyKaw11B 3 года назад

      Teach me.

    • @LouAlvis
      @LouAlvis 2 месяца назад

      My family has Much the same genetic makeup as Iceland.. thanks for the language lesson!

  • @Hexagrams
    @Hexagrams 5 лет назад +57

    Perfect timing, i was just about to sleep. So much for that.

  • @dylan112588
    @dylan112588 5 лет назад +137

    Dan, I know you play Total War. 😂

  • @PhoenixT70
    @PhoenixT70 Год назад +26

    This show was personally interesting to me for a very particular reason. My earliest recorded ancestor was one of those Norman proto-knights under William the Conqueror. At Hastings, he apparently was responsible for removing William’s damaged face guard, which was hampering his ability to breathe. For this deed, he was given the name Ayre (air) and made a minor noble of some sort.

    • @jestermoon
      @jestermoon Год назад +1

      Take A Moment
      Your Royal Highness
      I knell at your feet.
      I wish you had a better laundering service.
      Take A Moment
      Have a laugh
      Keep on laughing
      Stay Silly
      Stay Safe
      Stay Free

    • @harrylime9611
      @harrylime9611 Год назад +4

      @@jestermoon Wtf?

    • @terryburch7750
      @terryburch7750 9 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂

    • @DMU386
      @DMU386 6 месяцев назад +1

      You and about 5 million other people probably share that same ancestor. It is waaaaayyyy less rare than you think it is

    • @MattttG3
      @MattttG3 Месяц назад

      lol he is the jester

  • @JustinLucasOhmic
    @JustinLucasOhmic 4 года назад +25

    Rogan introduced me to Carlin, years ago. Thanks a lot Joe. Carlin does excellent work!

  • @101TheKMan
    @101TheKMan 5 лет назад +55

    New DC episode? Must be Christmas! Happy days- thanks Dan

  • @marcswankhuizen9635
    @marcswankhuizen9635 5 лет назад +6

    I can't tell you how happy I am that you've covered this. Having recently gotten back in to war gaming, you're making me want to build a historical army or two.

  • @TheQuallsing
    @TheQuallsing 3 года назад +2

    You wait 3 days, it's gonna be like WW1 in the middle ages.
    Thats the best analogy i ever heard regarding roman battle fortifications. Love your work Dan.

  • @jamatheo
    @jamatheo 4 года назад +7

    Re-listening again, Jesus I love this episode so much :D Dan, I would totally game the hell out of it with you. Providing your minis are painted of course. And the terrain is plausible. Drinks on me.

  • @Wallyworld30
    @Wallyworld30 5 лет назад +6

    This should be great thanks for the upload.

  • @Russianninja956
    @Russianninja956 4 года назад +4

    This show was one of those that definitely tickled my fancy. More of these kind would be cool.

  • @TheGeneralDram
    @TheGeneralDram 5 лет назад

    This just made my weekend. Thank you so much for the amazing work you always do

  • @XxSwAgTiTaNxX
    @XxSwAgTiTaNxX 5 лет назад +8

    Hooray! More Hardcore History!!! Congrats on the new VR experience Dan, but I’m super excited to get more podcast!

  • @SIPATGaming
    @SIPATGaming 5 лет назад +8

    I love this man

    • @yomomz3921
      @yomomz3921 5 лет назад +3

      I can tell by your profile pic.

  • @tomp2008
    @tomp2008 5 лет назад +74

    YES! new Dan Carlin.. finally. you just made my day Dan Carlin ;)

    • @Kustan112
      @Kustan112 5 лет назад

      He's not sounding too good... was getting worried... and now I am even more so lol.
      Keep doing what you do, Danny Boy. You are changing the world.

    • @mustavogaia2655
      @mustavogaia2655 5 лет назад +4

      His wrestling nickname is Dan Daymaker Carlin.

    • @mikemc7839
      @mikemc7839 5 лет назад +1

      Welcome bk man..ur a true story teller...you have a great way about you..

    • @TheVzaaR
      @TheVzaaR 4 года назад

      Monk Kustan I mm

  • @nickbloom6861
    @nickbloom6861 5 лет назад +8

    Yes! First video to show up on my notifications since I subscribed a few weeks ago. So exited!

    • @smkie-hf9pz
      @smkie-hf9pz 5 лет назад +2

      This is the only channel I highlight the bell for.

  • @adammenhennett
    @adammenhennett 4 года назад +3

    Stellar work as usual Dan. Surely the greatest storytelling voice in recent times.

  • @Scott-qy2ts
    @Scott-qy2ts 5 лет назад

    Dan, thank you so much for the new content.

  • @connorjames1066
    @connorjames1066 5 лет назад

    I get so happy any time this channel posts something

  • @williamteal9550
    @williamteal9550 8 месяцев назад +1

    When he mentions his childhood or his past as a radio host I realize he is not a disembodied voice thats lived for thousands of years and experienced all this history

  • @waves510
    @waves510 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is four years old so dan was always an amazing speaker..its like he cant get better 4 years on and the podcast isnt better its just as good..i think that means this is as close to a perfect podcast as you can get.Dan i dont kill time when i listen to your stuff it truly makes my life better...cheers dude!

    • @Story_Yeller
      @Story_Yeller 3 месяца назад

      Hes been doing this a lot more than 4 years lol

  • @HAL9000nd
    @HAL9000nd 5 лет назад +14

    Thank you Dan. Ur the first notification I received cause I finally signed up instead of just listening. I had a rough day and this is the best way to reset.

  • @alexanderbarkman7832
    @alexanderbarkman7832 4 года назад +5

    The thing about replacing Napoleon with Alexander the greats army made me think of the Swedish 17th century tactic called "gå på" (go on).
    They used that lull in the fire to close on the enemy and turn to a fierce melee combat.
    That led to the swedes beating much bigger forces with equal equipment.

  • @Thanos916
    @Thanos916 5 лет назад +3

    Yes! Thank you Dan!

  • @MrGamma789
    @MrGamma789 5 лет назад

    Been waiting so long! Thanks Dan

  • @samjmarsay
    @samjmarsay 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you Dan. You're wonderful.

  • @davidenko2468
    @davidenko2468 4 года назад

    thankyou for a very entertaining 2 hours dan you are a true historical visionary stellar work

  • @ImStabo
    @ImStabo 5 лет назад +2

    Bless you Dan!

  • @method0123
    @method0123 5 лет назад

    Always a good day when Dan posts a new show!!!

  • @AncientHistoryCriticisms
    @AncientHistoryCriticisms 5 лет назад

    Thank you as always Dan.

  • @cappernuse
    @cappernuse 5 лет назад +4

    I want more of this content, asap. You should also cover the civil war that would be so cool.

  • @CoDLover7771
    @CoDLover7771 5 лет назад

    WOOO!!! LOVE THE CONTENT, THANK YOU BEN AND DAN :)

  • @MixxxedFruuts
    @MixxxedFruuts 3 года назад

    I am so thrilled to have found this channel!! Love iiiiiit. ^_^

  • @jimbridey
    @jimbridey 5 лет назад

    So happy for a new video 👍

  • @TableTopNeverStop
    @TableTopNeverStop 5 лет назад +1

    This one was great! I would love some more alternative history military battles!

  • @MichaelConfalone
    @MichaelConfalone 5 лет назад

    this episode was wonderfully nerdy and I loved it

  • @nickguerra8460
    @nickguerra8460 4 года назад +3

    Got me with the war games references. Imagine a game of Axis and Allies with Dan Carlin? Great episode.

  • @thatN7guy982
    @thatN7guy982 3 года назад +10

    Love this! However one thing that usually seems to be forgotten in these battles is roman artillery, Ceasar would've had access to both ballista and bolt throwers that could've been set rapidly. Ceasar himself praised the accuracy of scorpions which could have done massive damage to Norman cavalry

  • @davidpage9427
    @davidpage9427 5 лет назад +2

    Dan you are the reason to shut my phone off at night and not check it when I go pee. . This is gonna be a long bathroom break, but a short Hardcore History. Love love your work.

  • @stevee.asherhouseofasherpo8367
    @stevee.asherhouseofasherpo8367 5 лет назад

    Enjoyed the show, well thought out points.

  • @ethanbloch7554
    @ethanbloch7554 4 года назад +2

    Please do more stuff like this! I love the fantasy battles

  • @lonewatie8751
    @lonewatie8751 5 лет назад +3

    Besides Rogans podcast. The only thing on the RUclips I look forward to. Thanx Dan.....

  • @davidcross9971
    @davidcross9971 3 года назад

    New to the show , love your passion for history!

  • @knightscroftsquire-muldoon
    @knightscroftsquire-muldoon 5 лет назад +2

    _THANK YOU!_

  • @elivanhoven6494
    @elivanhoven6494 5 лет назад

    Who the hell could dislike this?? It amazes me. You're my hero dan, made my day.

  • @LIONHEARTE944
    @LIONHEARTE944 5 лет назад

    Awesome work Dan and ben!

  • @Koop415
    @Koop415 5 лет назад +3

    Thank You!

  • @ariangorman2325
    @ariangorman2325 4 года назад

    Really cool shows and I love these shows

  • @Ccavemark32
    @Ccavemark32 5 лет назад

    your in the top 2 favorite podcasts.. I push your brand to every jobsite guy I run into in the field. I'd love to see more of your work. I bought the wrath of the khans on Google play, as well as the supernova series. U da man Dan!!!!!

  • @adipuppi
    @adipuppi 5 лет назад +33

    dan carlin uploads be like the girl that leaves your DMs on seen but then you wake up in the morning to a couple of paragraphs

    • @adamnoturfuknbusiness2367
      @adamnoturfuknbusiness2367 5 лет назад +3

      you just described my entire life

    • @cylonred8902
      @cylonred8902 5 лет назад +4

      I am old - no idea what any of that means....

    • @XxSwAgTiTaNxX
      @XxSwAgTiTaNxX 5 лет назад +28

      Translated*
      The gentleman Dan Carlin is similar to a lady to whom you send the occasional letter with the intent to court, but never received a response, although you have confirmed with the mailman that the letters had been delivered. But, one morning you awaken to see that she has replied with a long 20 page letter which you eagerly read

    • @SavageHenry777
      @SavageHenry777 4 года назад +6

      @@XxSwAgTiTaNxX Alas, her father considers you a profligate.

    • @venicec3310
      @venicec3310 3 года назад

      SavageHenry777 profligates like that belong on the cross

  • @youtubeuser9972
    @youtubeuser9972 4 года назад +1

    sean carrol mentioned you on his podcast so I checked your channel
    amazing content, thank you

  • @sainttrilby7171
    @sainttrilby7171 5 лет назад

    Thank you, Mr. Carlin.

  • @BishNufc
    @BishNufc 5 лет назад +2

    Great episode, I love war-games, more please.
    Also, what a coincidence I watched 'Final Countdown' 2 days before listening to this :)

  • @englishiguana4304
    @englishiguana4304 3 года назад

    This was a very fast two hours, loved it.

  • @Massivecarcrash
    @Massivecarcrash 5 лет назад

    Bring out the snacks, 2 hours of my favorite storyteller coming right up.

  • @aa-zj9hv
    @aa-zj9hv 5 лет назад

    Listened to this on a podcast app. Came here to say that this is definitely a genre I love as part of the addendum umbrella.

  • @harvestblades
    @harvestblades 5 лет назад +4

    Listened to the podcast earlier. Great way to start a Friday. Stopped in just to smash that Like button.

  • @BarbaraRademacher
    @BarbaraRademacher 9 месяцев назад +1

    I haven't listened to this podcast yet, except enough to hear your question. My money would be with Julius Caesar, hands down. I had to spend my high school sophomore year reading Caesar's Gallic Wars in Latin complete with my Latin teacher reminding us every class that, contrary to popular opinion, Latin was not a dead language.

  • @zaccharalambous5291
    @zaccharalambous5291 Год назад +1

    As much as i love his podcasts i find these What if episodes a waste of time. Just Fiction. Their are so many great stories he could tell. Life is Stranger than Fiction,

  • @2KULE4SKULE
    @2KULE4SKULE 5 лет назад +13

    You need to watch Down Periscope. The world war ii-era diesel submarine versus the US Nuclear Navy in a war game. Hijinks ensue

  • @hannibalwrecktor5506
    @hannibalwrecktor5506 5 лет назад +5

    This is literally the plot of a manga/anime called 'Drifters'. Famous historic war participants are snatched up at the moment of death on the battlefield and thrown in a new land to fight against each other via 2 factions. Oda Nobunaga, Hannibal, Scipio, Joan of Arc, Tamon Yamaguchi from wwII japanese navy (and he has his aircraft carrier the Hiryū), Gilles de Rais, Hitler was present but died (again) before the story really starts. Quite a few japanese warriors, obviously. I loved it..
    But anyway...if anyone is into niche japanese comics/animation about warriors from different time periods commanding armies and going at it.. Well there you go, lol..

    • @Dave-mk9bw
      @Dave-mk9bw 5 лет назад +3

      Thank you for the recommendation.

    • @ryanshaw2937
      @ryanshaw2937 5 лет назад +1

      Sounds awesome, is it shoen jump?

    • @hannibalwrecktor5506
      @hannibalwrecktor5506 5 лет назад

      @@ryanshaw2937 No its a Seinen manga/anime aimed at older audiences. It has entirely too many references to history and politics, war and generally things aimed at young to older adults.

    • @ryanshaw2937
      @ryanshaw2937 4 года назад

      @@hannibalwrecktor5506 Cool man ill track it down i asked as i the have shoen jump manga app its pretty cool for like £2 a month

    • @rikrob5172
      @rikrob5172 4 года назад

      Jesus is in there too

  • @mitchellwragg1361
    @mitchellwragg1361 5 лет назад +31

    Dan I have assignments due and Exams! Don't tempt me Frodo!

    • @Kustan112
      @Kustan112 5 лет назад

      I do as well. I'm acing Political Science because of this guy. Learn to multi-task or fall by the wayside, Sam. (I'm Took, btw lol)

    • @Thomas...191
      @Thomas...191 5 лет назад +5

      YOU SHALL NOT do very well in those assignments if you spend all your time listening to podcasts.

    • @Kustan112
      @Kustan112 5 лет назад

      (Shrugs) my a's speak for themselves. ;)

  • @tribuneoftheplebs9948
    @tribuneoftheplebs9948 5 лет назад +11

    I dont play historical wargaming but i do play 40k and totally understand the painting and building and stuff 👍

  • @espadolfo
    @espadolfo 5 лет назад

    Made my day Señor Dan

  • @sk8toker
    @sk8toker 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you!!

  • @calska140
    @calska140 5 лет назад +18

    YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES
    I'm a little excited.

  • @RussellMillers
    @RussellMillers 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome!

  • @thomashaskan5681
    @thomashaskan5681 5 лет назад +1

    Dan Carlin, you ARE the real hero!!! 100% Appreciation for your content.

  • @RaidsEpicly
    @RaidsEpicly 5 лет назад +2

    Was just listening to Revolutions podcast, which reminded me of you and made me wonder if I'd missed an upload. Then I saw this! Very excited based on the topic

    • @zoramajora5893
      @zoramajora5893 5 лет назад +1

      Legit same. Was on 3.34a where they mentioned the 12 Presidents podcast. Hbu?

    • @RaidsEpicly
      @RaidsEpicly 5 лет назад

      @@zoramajora5893 American Revolution 2.9! It'll be interesting listening to one where the revolution doesn't go full circle and turn into a complete clusterfuck like the Haitian and French ones did

  • @MichaelRodriguez-qo9oo
    @MichaelRodriguez-qo9oo 4 года назад

    Love these

  • @oflionsquarrel2277
    @oflionsquarrel2277 5 лет назад +1

    Damn it Dan, its 1am and now im going to be up for 2 more hours tonight😉. Thanks for the content sir

  • @brianjennings4450
    @brianjennings4450 5 лет назад

    Yaaaaaayyy!
    Hi Ben.
    Finally got Dan back to work, eh?
    You saved my sanity.
    for one more evening.
    Thank you!

  • @MrHobbes343
    @MrHobbes343 5 лет назад +3

    Ave Imperitor, it’s always good to see new Carlin content

    • @Deridus
      @Deridus 5 лет назад

      Glory... to CAESAR!!!

  • @lessonsfromryan
    @lessonsfromryan 4 года назад +5

    I’m a big fan of the hch addendum concept, I really like the structure and how they’re evolving. When are we getting another one of these?

  • @c1audius
    @c1audius 5 лет назад

    Always click on your new content, thanks Dan.

  • @rory5013
    @rory5013 4 года назад

    Hell man I was born in '90 and play wargames of all sorts today. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical. Great hobby!

  • @acwtacticalusaoutfittersof4220
    @acwtacticalusaoutfittersof4220 2 года назад

    Dan the best history teller ever Carlin. Thank you good sir.

  • @joshuarayborn
    @joshuarayborn 5 лет назад +4

    Listened to it the minute I saw it came out. Fantastic as usual. I want to hear a mongol versus Rome now

    • @ivankuzov6537
      @ivankuzov6537 5 лет назад

      The Partians defeated Crasus, the Mongols were a modern tactics army and no matter how awesome it would be to be in the roman legion I would not rather face the Mongols at any circuimstances in an open battle

    • @joshuarayborn
      @joshuarayborn 5 лет назад +1

      Mongols also lost wars to Egypt, so I think The romans have a chance

    • @ivankuzov6537
      @ivankuzov6537 5 лет назад

      If it is a first encounter I think that most probably the Mongols would destroy the Romans.. What I like about Rome and what makes it a super power is that they learn from it's defeats so the second one would be a memorable one

  • @noobslicer1437
    @noobslicer1437 3 месяца назад

    Thank you ❤

  • @Jay-gi6oh
    @Jay-gi6oh 5 лет назад +3

    Nice

  • @friscostreetstories5403
    @friscostreetstories5403 7 месяцев назад

    I love these talks the best. Where he mixes things up and throws a dash of wargaming on for good measure.

  • @adamnoturfuknbusiness2367
    @adamnoturfuknbusiness2367 5 лет назад

    youre the man dan!

  • @DanielFoland
    @DanielFoland 5 лет назад +3

    I enjoyed this. It was a light, fluffy, fun ride, like Carlin let his early-90s Jim Carey take over for a couple hours. Whee Addenda!
    Also, the movie concept might totally work as a Cloverfield Paradox sequel, because they already have a valid open-ended time-shift laying around.

  • @getsmart3701
    @getsmart3701 5 лет назад

    Wooo...Hoooo! Another Dan Carlin upload...simply awesome.

  • @MrMojoRisin71
    @MrMojoRisin71 3 года назад

    Excellent

  • @catroger1722
    @catroger1722 5 лет назад

    Now this is a real historian exactly how it should be approached in my opinion many thanks

  • @normanmccoy7004
    @normanmccoy7004 5 лет назад +2

    You had me hooked at 25mm miniature wargaming

  • @lulwut43
    @lulwut43 5 лет назад +2

    Hey congrats on the Twilight Zone reboot Dan! I can't wait to see how they use your wonderful oratory skills.

  • @thegovernorpower9161
    @thegovernorpower9161 5 лет назад +10

    Who would unlike this video? Sad.

  • @SargonOfAmerish
    @SargonOfAmerish 5 лет назад +11

    My reaction verbatum: guysguysguysGUYS HEY HEEEY EVERYONE *runs through the street ringing bell* xD

  • @johnnycomelately9400
    @johnnycomelately9400 5 лет назад +3

    Nice.

  • @konatelassina5301
    @konatelassina5301 5 лет назад +1

    Geeking out over historical wargaming; love it! Going to break out my figs!

  • @dustyfairview9062
    @dustyfairview9062 5 лет назад +2

    Yaaaaaaaay!
    I cheer like muppet for carlin!
    Hope you enjoy our show as Kermit would say

  • @horrido666
    @horrido666 5 лет назад +1

    We played WW2 naval miniature battles & 1/284 micro armor in the 70s. I still have the rules for the armor - Tractics. Fantastic game. Most of our wargame time was with tabletop games from Avalon Hill and SPI, though. My 'friend' stole all my 1/284 miniatures, but I still have a few around. I wish I could remember the name of the naval rules. In the game, you have to guess the range, which made for a very fun experience.
    Disappointed with this show. If we're going to do counterfactuals, how about something useful? A counterfact of the invasion of Japan in '45 would go a long way toward getting some people to understand why the bomb was used.

  • @drdrai7479
    @drdrai7479 5 лет назад +5

    1:08:40 "... And for those of you who don't know Hans Delbrüke..."
    If you haven't heard of Hans Delbrüke, welcome to your first episode of Hardcore History.

    • @matthewsutton3677
      @matthewsutton3677 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah that's a pro drinking game right there

    • @gertrudlehmann4869
      @gertrudlehmann4869 3 года назад

      Hans Delbrück, military historian, full professor at the university of Berlin

  • @MightyMerlin1
    @MightyMerlin1 5 лет назад +3

    CARLIN KINO IS BACK ON THE MENU

  • @CosmicDuck494
    @CosmicDuck494 5 лет назад +3

    55:45 "at Hastings, they had self bows, which were the least powerful. To the Romans, these would be non impressive".
    Not sure where that notion comes from. Draw weights of historical bows are notoriously difficult to estimate. The famously powerful English and Welsh longbows were self bows. Earlier bows from eras before the advent of plate armour would likely have been less powerful than those, and very powerful composite bows certainly existed. But I don't know of reliable sources for draw weights of Norman and Roman bows. If anyone does, I would be interested to know.
    For anyone interested in historical archery, I would recommend the book "War Bows" by Mike Loades.

    • @eirikmarthinsen3850
      @eirikmarthinsen3850 4 года назад +1

      There's been found viking longbows with draw weights approaching the English war bow. I think he's underestimating here.

    • @LiterallyGod
      @LiterallyGod Год назад

      They were unimpressive because they lost the war and battles to the might of rome.