How were arrows supplied for battles? | Part 1 | Medieval Logistics

In this Hundred Years War spin off series about medieval logistics, we’re taking a look at arrows, and how they were supplied for battle. Answering questions often asked by subscribers such as, “How were arrows supplied in medieval times?” “How many arrows did a medieval bowman carry?” Kevin Hicks shares his experience and thoughts on these questions and more as he explains how arrows were stored, transported and issued during medieval times.

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[eshelly]

I absolutely love your channel. You go over details that most historians miss or just don’t know. You add that extra color to history.

[nemanjanikolic]

This has to be one of the most underrated channels ive come across. Insane quality.

[egrif]

Thank you Kevin, these films are ever so interesting. I'll begin writing my masters thesis in history this autumn, and your videos have inspired me to write about English and Welsh archery during the Hundred Years' War. Thank you for being such an inspiration and motivation for history lovers everywhere. All the best.

[Exiledk]

I'm an archer. Not a good one, perhaps, but I have earned a gold and a bronze at the Danish National Championships. I'm also the trainer for the kids at my club. I love these detailed accounts of an industry that existed way back when. Please, don't stop giving us these fascinating facts. I use them when I train the youngsters....

[jimwilson]

As an American and a military man(U.S.Marine Corps) with many English and Welsh friends, I always have enjoyed learning about England's military history. Thank you very much Kevin.I will be looking for more of your videos. Jim Wilson Jr

[Richard-fvrq]

As I get older, history becomes more and more interesting. Great bits of info on this channel, really enjoying it!

[warbrothers]

I’m making a medieval cartoon, and I started watching to get a better understanding of the period to make the cartoon more grounded- and now I’m obsessed with this channel!

[philipmason]

Thanks Kevin, it's an astonishing piece of planning, manufacture and logistics. We've all seen the films with storms of arrows but never give it a second thought as to how the arrows got there, quite astonishing.

[nickritter]

It amazes me how prolific and industrious this arrow system was. The man hours required to sustain the empire's consumption of something that is so simple at face value is unimaginable. They actually repaired and reused the arrows. Makes perfect sense but it's something that never occurred to me or that i had heard of. I have watched all your videos in the few weeks I have known your channel and always look forward to more. I'm 32 years old and have always loved trivia/history and you are my favorite channel on YouTube. My congratulations and sincere thanks on yet another wonderful journey to a time far gone. Your hard work and research is well appreciated and admired. Sincerely, Nick Ritter
P.S. I do have one question. I have read that the royal family lays claim to all waterfowl in England. Do you think or know if this is a holdover from the need for feather fletching?

[garychynne]

Thank yew Kevin great details. This is not English history but watching your show again reminded me of this, going back aways there was a great battle between the Romans and Parthians. the Romans on foot the Parthians on horses. The Parthian king brought camels with large baskets on there sides full of thousands of arrows. The horse men rode up shot all there arrows at the Romans then rode to the camels and loaded up with more arrows. Over and over again. The Romans lost about ten thousand in two days.Thumbs up Kevin. Captivating shows.

[christophernoneya]

Love some logistics talks! Battles are fought with tactics and strategy, but wats are fought with logistics

[dmoney]

Never remotely thought of logistics back then. Thx!

[PreppyClaw]

Thank you Kevin! You never disappoint. I look forward to every video you post, like a letter from an old friend. Always eager to hear what you'll say, and afterwards, the satisfaction of having learned something new. Well done!

[b.elzebub]

I love channels like this. You can learn so much about things you might never even have imagined could be this interesting.. I have keen interest in history. But it never even crossed my mind that making arrows was a whole industry! Fascinating stuff! Thank you for making these videos and sharing some of your knowledge and enthusiasm, sir!

[Buck]

I never actively thought about this, except when I saw hundreds being shot all at once. But this has been a life long question. Thank you.

[ronbunn]

You always give me new realistic details to add to my ‘Adventures in Middle Earth’ tabletop role playing campaign. Thanks Kevin!

[adders]

Great information, thank you Kevin, even today 24 arrows in the quiver is about the perfect amount for each shoot. I look forward to each of your videos.

[BLACKXARCHERY]

This video is so jammed pack with knowledge. Thank you sir for these videos

[play-doughsrepublic]

Good video and thank you. But there is one small correction.

The Byzantines throughout most of the Medieval period, held *millions* of arrows within several towers within Constantinople. Although they were not long bows as the English knew them, they did maintain a standing army and supported an arms industry including an active arrow manufacture infrastructure.

Again - thank you for your videos. Very informative.

[chrisnurczyk]

Good stuff! Appreciate real quantities - helps you understand what really went on. I think most archers liked arrows in the belt - most likely for the reasons you mention. I remember reading somewhere about an English archer saying something about "24 Frenchmen in my belt." Nothing like ability & confidence.