Khan7.... your a dumb ass. The French of the 100 Years war would argue about the 500 yard part. Accuracy is an issue true, but 12000-13000 archers just letting go into an army. If you think this to be an exageration there are several fields that remain today were you can look, and see the range of an English Yew/Ironwood composite longbow in action. So before you cock off, study war. Study it like you would your girlfriends body.