How to shoot a Medieval Crossbow. The heavyweight crossbow was a powerful weapon that could penetrate armour. But although it was feared, it was an awkward and cumbersome beast that was wound by a windlass. Here, Kevin shows how the heavy crossbow worked. #medieval #middleages #crossbow #medievalcrossbow If you like the channel, you can support us through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad OTHER LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks Website: https://www.historysquad.ca/