Question

Mongol archers used an extremely powerful bow that was hard to draw back. To help them their archers wore what?

Answer 1

Unlike the Mediterranean Draw predominantly use in the West which uses the first three fingers to draw the bow string, the Mongol archer pulls the string back with his thumb which is supported by the index finger curling around, placed atop the outermost joint, exactly at the base of the nail.

They also use a special thumb ring which is hooked on the string before release to protect the thumb from damage.