Why Didn't We Use Archers In The Revolutionary War?

In the early days of the American Revolution, the Continental Army faced a desperate crisis: a severe shortage of gunpowder and reliable muskets. Enter Benjamin Franklin, who proposed a surprisingly "medieval" solution to George Washington.

Franklin argued that the longbow and pike were actually superior to the era’s muskets in several key ways. In this video, we dive into the fascinating history of the "Franklin Proposal" and explore why one of America’s greatest scientific minds believed the Revolution should be won with archery.

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