The Crossbow was the wonder weapon of the Middle ages. The Bow requires years of practice to master by comparison any man can be trained to use crossbow. Granted a trained man will serve better than an untrained man but any conscript could use a crossbow.
These men are probably the more skilled variety probably mercenaries from Italy like the Genoese Crossbowmen
Crossbows were consider such a deviating weapon they were out load in warfare against Christians but as the Knights of St. John Historically fight Turks and others of the Muslim opponents that's not an issue... and the ban by Innocent II was largely ignored any way
From BruceR - With appreciation for all the support - The End Result
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After ending a little early to the challenge due to being a short timer
(ask a military person) by heading south to Texas for some warmth and then
to Ade...
5 hours ago
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