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  1. 10-12-2002, 23:14 #1
    AgentBif
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    I have never seen or heard of Muslim's employing crossbows. Did they do so only occasionally or is it historically accurate for them to use them in large quantities?

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  2. 10-12-2002, 23:24 #2
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    no, but you can get them as mercenaries
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  3. 10-13-2002, 02:31 #3
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    In the game, Muslim factions CAN build them.

    AFAIK in history they were not that common in the east.

    Anyone with knowledge care to elucidate?
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    Baybars the most famous Mamluke sultan was nicknamed the crossbowman. The answer is muslim armies did use crossbows historically.
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