Castels were used in war by gunpowder and machinery weapons
fortress, seat of government
The Colditz Castle is located in Germany. This is a Renaissance Castle that is in the town of Colditz in the state of Saxony. This castle was used as a mental institution for over 100 years and became a prisoner-of-war camp during World War 2.
Beaumaris Castle changed hands during war several times. The first time was by the Welsh in 1403. The second time was by the British in 1405. In 1925, the castle was restored, and in 1986, it was declared to be part of the "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd" World Heritage site.
Castles were primarily used for defense and protection during medieval times. They served as strongholds to house royalty, nobility, and soldiers, and were equipped with features like walls, moats, drawbridges, and towers to defend against attacks. Castles also functioned as administrative centers and symbols of power and authority.
n. a town in Germany, on the River Mulde: during World War II its castle was used as a top-security camp for Allied prisoners of war; many during escape attempts, some successful.
war wick castle is a medieval castle
times of war
Night time was heavily used.
Teck Castle was located in Wurttemburg, a state in Germany. The castle was destroyed during a war between Germany's elite and their peasants, and Wurttemburg merged with Baden in 1952.
Seeing as they are big stone buildings, they protect the inhabitants, namely the lord of the castle and his family. From the castle the lord can supervise his lands and collect taxes and have feasts. The castle was usually built for protection and not comfort, though in later years some had some more luxuries. During times of war, sometimes the peasants would take refuge inside of the castle or in the courtyard.
Henry Somerset, then the 5th Earl of Worcester
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