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[–] superkret 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I'm pretty sure damaging your bow while fighting your way across the river is better than keeping it sheathed while getting slaughtered by the French.
I'm also pretty sure they had spare bows in their wagon train.