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Two developments in the battle [at Hastings] are generally said to have given the Normans victory: The use of feigned flights, and the death of Harald Godwinson… The use of feigned flights has been questioned by some historians, who believe that eleventh century cavalry could not succeed in using such a manoeuvre. They are flying in the face of evidence. Every major source for the battle describes the use of feigned flights. There are also numerous other contemporary cases of this manoeuvre being employed, both before and after Hastings, by the Normans and by other knights. They were prepared for such tactics by practice in horsemanship from boyhood.
Jim Bradbury, The Medieval Archer, Woodbridge, UK: Boydell, 1985, p. 29
Kelemen Zsolt- Hungarian historic archer, horseman, and falconer
How do you say “badass” in Hungarian?
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Female Japanese archer, photographed by Tony Jarry. Note to the photo: “The northern part of Japan is the place where the majority of archers are women. This event is a women’s only event. They ride and shoot at fixed targets. Towada has the most women archers in Japan. This City also has the most women archers in the country. Very traditional sport.”
I like Towada.
Note: If you like this shot, consider supporting the photographer. He has prints for sale at very reasonable prices. Click the photo to see link to his dA site.
If I ever get to see master of traditional Hungarian archery Lajos Kassai perform in person, I can die a happy woman.
