From ancient times to the Middle Ages, throwing weapons played an exceptional role on the battlefield, more than once deciding the outcome of battles. It was the Persian archers who shot the Spartans at Thermopylae. Under the Parthian arrows, the winner of Spartak Krasé with his legions died. English riflemen exterminated the colour of French chivalry at Crécy and Agincourt. The bow was the main weapon of both the warriors of Ancient Egypt, and the Mongol cavalry, and Japanese samurai. And crossbowmen were rightfully considered the elite of medieval infantry...