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fenlander · 20th October 2006, 09:50 AM

Cossbows i believe were a Chinese invention. Originally used as a siege device for attacking fortified towns. Aparently around the sixth century BC according to the source I am reading, although this seems too old I think.

20th October 2006, 09:50 AM	#4
fenlander Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 62	crossbows Chinese invention ???? Cossbows i believe were a Chinese invention. Originally used as a siege device for attacking fortified towns. Aparently around the sixth century BC according to the source I am reading, although this seems too old I think.