The Heavy Medieval Crossbow & Pavise: A Deadly Duo

Discover the deadly combination of the heavy windlass crossbow and the pavise shield! Slow to reload but deadly accurate—the heavy medieval crossbow was a game-changer on the battlefield. Paired with the towering pavise shield, Genoese crossbowmen became a formidable force. How did this combination work in battle, and why was it both feared and flawed? Join Kevin Hicks as he explores this lethal medieval duo!