Can anyone help?
We're about to undertake a metallographic study of arrow and crossbow bolt
heads to help develop a greater understanding of their effectiveness against
armour. Previous work seems remarkably rare compared to other weapon types,
and often leads to sweeping statements on the basis of limited observation
(nothing new there). I'd like to include a summary of previous research. Can
anyone add any further published or unpublished works beyond those listed
below?
Brewer, CW (1976) Metallographic examination of six ancient steel weapons,
JHMS 10/1,1-10
Ottaway, P (1992) Anglo-Scandinavian from 16-22 Coppergate........
Jones, PN (1992) The metallography & relative effectiveness of arrowheads
and armour during the middle ages. Materials Characterisation 29:111-117
Coughlan, HH & Tylecote, RF (1978) Medieval iron artefacts from the Newbury
area of Berkshire: Metallurgical examinations. JHMS 12/1, 12-17 (also quoted
in Tylecote's green book)
Ustohal, V & Stransky, K (1988) Rozbory soucasti stredovekych zeleznych
zbrani a vystroje. Hutnicke Listy, Rok1988
A reliable English translation of the final work, (published in the Czech)
would also be extremely useful.
David Starley PhD
Science Officer
Royal Armouries
Armouries Drive
Leeds LS10 1LT
UK
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