The Secret to Hitting Every Shot with a Medieval Longbow

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Unlock the hidden techniques of the medieval longbow! For years, archers have asked: “How did medieval bowmen hit their targets so consistently?” In this video, Kevin Hicks from The History Squad reveals the secret method he uses — based not on round targets, but on how real warbow archers trained and fought. From target focus tricks to bow care tips, and even stories from his time training with the British Army, you’ll discover how to improve your own shooting and understand how medieval archers honed their deadly accuracy. What you’ll learn in this video: ✅ The real aiming method medieval longbowmen used ✅ Why posts and sticks mattered more than round targets ✅ How warbows were made and maintained (yew, oiling, waxing) ✅ Tips for repairing and reusing arrows like a medieval archer ✅ A surprising U.S. Army connection to longbow training Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a modern archer, or just curious about how these legendary bows worked in real battles, this deep dive into the secrets of the medieval longbow will change the way you look at archery forever. If you enjoy the video, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more history brought to life! ⚔️ Join the community and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad Other archery videos to watch: https://youtu.be/GbINsn5EVg4 https://youtu.be/y4frPEYwqpk https://youtu.be/w3VNW3GX61A https://youtu.be/0ebQeoAeKIg https://youtu.be/GbINsn5EVg4 www.historysquad.ca