Quote Originally Posted by Kraxis
I think I can answer that. They have a low trajectory, so the bullets, if they miss, have a much greater chance of a hit. The target fills a much larger part of the projected area the bullet can hit.

Kraxis,

Not sure what you're trying to say here "if they miss, have a much greater chance of a hit"???????

Someone posted once the number of arrows fired by the English at Crecy I think and an estimated number of casualties caused. Kraxis - do you know the figures?

The ratio was quite low. So missile units destroying heavy infantry in only a few volleys seems too much to me. Light infantry of course another matter.

I also remember for RTW that pikemen/hoplite units were supposed to get some protection from arrows from their pikes disrupting their flight - anyone know if this actually happens??