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Catapults were either weighted or tension devices that could throw (toss) a heavy projectile into or over the castle walls. Large rocks were used to damage castle walls, and burning hay bales or similar objects could be tossed into the center portion to ignite buildings and straw-covered ground. Where available, containers of flammable pitch or oil could similarly be used, but with the threat that they could set fire to the catapult itself.
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Did catapults come from vikings or medieval knights?
Catapults were for entering a fortified castle and the Vikings were raiders who moved fast and lightly. They wouldn't have built a catapult nor needed one. So, they were developed in the middle ages to attack at castle.
Why do you use catapults?
Catapults were useed to throw things over castle walls to kill your enemy.
What are some of the mechanisms of defense in a castle?
alligator/parhana moats, walls, towers, archers, etc.
How does the catapults play a role in video games?
Catapults are useful to get an attack with more range.
What is on the corner of castle walls?
turrets to have balistas or catapults etc:
Where there catapults in 1066?
Yes there was the would usually destroy a castle
How were catapults used to attack large walled castles?
fling rocks
What are the good points about sieges?
Attackers would surround a castle with both men and catapults so that no one could enter or leave the castle.
What was the hardest castle to attack?
Rune Castle Bartz
Who used catapults?
usually people of high royalty like kings to attack enemy castles
Why was the North West tower destroyed in Goodrich Castle?
It was a good place to attack the castle from where they wouldn't expect an attack.
A fortified tower within a castle?
A castle that has defense and can be protected from attack.
