1415 CE: BATTLE OF AGINCOURT

Henry V leads English archers in victory over larger French cavalry.

Northern France: Hundred Year’s War.

Outnumbered ten to one by the French, Henry V of England, age 28, and his longbow–armed troops, prevail over the army of Charles VI.

As we say in the strategy trade, a few longbows go a long way.

A bit later in 1599, Shakespeare will immortalize the battle in his play Henry V (of course).