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to siege heavily fortified castles by launching massive boulders at them to break down the walls(the only way at that time... or the massive ram ;D)
it was probably used against infantry too but it wouldn've been as effective.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThis was a large assembly used for flinging heavy items at troops or defenses. It was mainly an offensive technology used for sieges and forward advances.
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∙ 9y agoThe catapult was used in medieval times to attack and to defend castles. It was used on the ground and was pushed around in wheels by soldiers.
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∙ 7y agoCatapults were used to throw rocks and heavy items to break down walls of a castle.
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Why use a catapult?
catapults were used for war
Who invented the first catapult?
The catapult was first used by the army of the Roman Empire. History does not record the name of the Roman engineer who first invented it.
What materials are used to make a reverse power catapult?
wood
How do you make a catapult?
you make a catapult!
What are some materials that can be used to make a catapult?
Wood was used to make all catapults.
Where was the catapult used in war?
where was the catapult used
How do the Romans use the catapult?
They used the catapult for war.
What is a Roman catapult used for?
The catapult was used to overwhelm enemy defensive positions and to cause casualties .
What is a catapult used for?
A catapult is used to hit the wall of a city or to fling anything inside a city.
What is a mangonel catapult?
A mangonel is a weapon that was used during the Middle Ages. It was used in warfare and the weapon is similar to a catapult.
Can a catapult be a incline plane?
No. An inclined plane can be used to steer the projectile but that is incidental to the catapult.
When was the catapult used?
400-300bc
How was the first catapult used?
In war
Is a slingshot a catapult?
Yes, it is a type of torsion catapult, invented in 1888, used by children in the 1940's.
What are the similarities between a catapult and a trebuchet?
a trebuchet is a type of catapult. it used a counter weight
Why was the catapult was used?
to launch me into your moms window
Why use a catapult?
catapults were used for war
