muskets vs.longbows in MTW2

[AussieGiant]

TBH I prefer history books and not works of fiction. I watched Sharpe at Waterloo and if that is representative of the authors historical research then I will put his works in the same category as Braveheart.CBR

Just a note, I was not talking about the Sharpe TV series, but Sharpe the Books. His account of Waterloo from the point of view of his main character was very good. He even provides historical notes after each book in which he explains and attributes what really happen and how he "placed" his main character for maximum effect. I believe he has visited over 80% of the main battles sites for his books. As far as I can tell from cross referencing histroy he is very accurate.

His books are fiction but they are as historically accurate in setting and accuracy as far I can tell. His only disclaimer is that he is telling a story inside the period he is writing in.

Otherwise thanks for all the clarifications.

A question.

Do you know who invented the Rifling concept? I thought it was the English because as far as I know they were the first to really use the weapon in their standing army.