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That was the problem, they couldn't. The use of castles changed and battles were fought on open ground where the two armies lined up and then charged. Battles got bigger and the weapons used more powerful as time went on.
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How did William defend his wooden castles in 1066?
how did the castles defend in 1215
When were medieval castles start to be built?
around about 1100 to defend their land against raiders and other enemies
How do you defend castles?
youcan defend catles with knights
How did the ways in which castles attacked change?
Castles don't attack they defend.
Why were there castles in the middle ages?
Because before gunpowder castles were virtually impenetrable. They were very good fortresses.
How did people defend castles?
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Why were castles deserted after gunpowder was invented?
Because your mom was there. Here is the video to prove it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MT5oNEHrNs
What purposes did William the Conqueror use castles?
The castles were used to defend an area.
What invention saw the end of the knights and castles era?
Cannon and gunpowder.
Why were castles turned into houses?
The reason is fairly simple. Castles were a strong point and a defensible position when under attack, sometimes for weeks. With the coming of gunpowder and cannons, they were no longer able to defend them for a long period and for that reason became obsolete. The nobility then spent their money on creating an elaborate dwelling instead of a castle.
What did the Byzantines us to defend their capital against attacks?
The Byzantines use Greek gunpowder to conquer lands and fight off enemies. They have a strong army.
Why After 1500 did castle buildings stop?
The introduction of gunpowder made castles inefficient.
