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What medieval siege weapon used a horizontal bow mounted on a stock, allowing soldiers to aim and shoot bolts with greater mechanical advantage?

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The crossbow (Deals) revolutionized medieval warfare because it required far less training than a longbow — a peasant could become effective in days rather than years. Modern crossbow designs are popular for hunting and target shooting, using advanced cam systems and lightweight materials. The crossbow was so feared in the Middle Ages that Pope Innocent II banned its use against Christians in 1139.