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Weapons used to attack castles or forts; such as catapaults, grapling hooks, battering rams, or cannons. Let's not forget the shovel. Sappers dig toward a particular wall and dig out the foundations causing the wall to collapse. This was done at Tyre by the Crusaders.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoSiege weapons and fortification were known to have been invented long before the armies of ancient Greece. These were towers and walls used to provide defense ans well as offensive. Armies of ancient Asia were known as the first peoples to utilize such weapons in warfare as early as 2,000 BC. These "weapons and fortifications" were later perfected in ancient times by the Greeks and later Roman armies.
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What were siege weapons made out of?
Most siege weapons were made of wood, stone, and sometimes steel.
What are some siege weapons?
catapults, grappling hooks, rams, or cannons are all late medieval siege weapons
What siege weapons were used in ancient China?
Weapons such as Bronze swords.
Why are siege weapons made?
So that we can understand and see what these weapons were like.
Why were trebuchets built in castle walls?
To destroy the siege towers and other siege weapons of the enemy army.
What weapons did the ottomans develop?
Ottomans are famous for developing modern artillery and advanced siege weapons.
What is the History of Onagers or Siege Weapons?
See the links below.
What roman soldier used the ballista?
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What type of ammo do siege weapons use?
Whatever they could fit into it.
When did they use siege weapons in wars?
Siege Engines have been used since the time of the Roman Empire. They were useful when the invaders found their way blocked by a castle or similar large structure. There have been programs from BBC detailing how and why the various siege weapons were used. The modern equivalent to siege engines are the mobile artillery used by most Armies on the planet
Why were siege weapons built?
To break down the defenses of walled cities or castles.
How were crossbow used?
Crossbows were used as antipersonnel and siege weapons. Hope this answers your question.
