# How Longbows Shattered Knightly Warfare

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Podcast: [Restful History for Sleep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/restful-history-for-sleep-7616376)
Published: 2026-07-24T20:08:00+00:00
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In this episode, we explore how the introduction of longbows transformed the tactics and outcomes of medieval battles. We discuss the significant impact these powerful weapons had on the once-dominant knightly class in warfare.

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