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What battles was the trebuchet in?
The most famous battle was probably the siege of Stirling where King Edward used the famous "Warwolf" trebuchet to level the Scots. They were also used in almost every siege in the Crusades.
Who first used the siege tower?
One of the oldest references to the mobile siege tower in ancient China was ironically a written dialogue primarily discussing naval warfare.
What did the Romans use on the siege tower to keep it from catching on fire?
They used wet animal hides on the front and both sides of the Belfry (or siege tower) to stop it from catching on fire. Hope this helps;-)
When were siege towers invented?
A siege tower is a temporary wooden tower on wheels used to help the besiegers get over the walls of the castle or town. It was pushed towards the walls until a ramp could be lowered, allowing direct access to the top of the wall, effectively negating the benefits the wall offered the defenders.
How was a scaling tower with a battering ram attached used?
Obviously Its A Scaling Tower With A Battering Arm Attached!!!___Phil: Ummm, "obviously" the last guy didn't know (See what I did there?)! What I think you are looking for is a siege tower. It was used specifically in the First Crusade and was essentially a tower with wheels that could reach the extent of Antioch's walls.
What battles was the trebuchet in?
The most famous battle was probably the siege of Stirling where King Edward used the famous "Warwolf" trebuchet to level the Scots. They were also used in almost every siege in the Crusades.
Who first used the siege tower?
One of the oldest references to the mobile siege tower in ancient China was ironically a written dialogue primarily discussing naval warfare.
What did the Romans use on the siege tower to keep it from catching on fire?
They used wet animal hides on the front and both sides of the Belfry (or siege tower) to stop it from catching on fire. Hope this helps;-)
How was siege tower used?
It was pushed up to the castle walls and soldiers climbed over it into the castle.
When were siege towers invented?
A siege tower is a temporary wooden tower on wheels used to help the besiegers get over the walls of the castle or town. It was pushed towards the walls until a ramp could be lowered, allowing direct access to the top of the wall, effectively negating the benefits the wall offered the defenders.
How was a scaling tower with a battering ram attached used?
Obviously Its A Scaling Tower With A Battering Arm Attached!!!___Phil: Ummm, "obviously" the last guy didn't know (See what I did there?)! What I think you are looking for is a siege tower. It was used specifically in the First Crusade and was essentially a tower with wheels that could reach the extent of Antioch's walls.
Which famous building in London was historically used to house important political prisoners?
tower of london
What were the siege guns used for?
to siege
When was the siege tower used?
From about 300 B.C until about the end of the medieval era when cannons became so effective that siege towers were obsolete. If you're asking the question "In what situation was the siege tower used" then the answer is when the walls were too thick to shoot down with heavy artillery or when the army's budget was so low that thy couldn't afford cannon.
Was little willie the tank used in any famous battles?
yes little Willie was used in the battle of Trafalgar
What are famous places in the Elizabethan times?
Tower of London, her house? Where she used to live.
What was the siege tower used for and what was the effect when used?
used as a replacement for ladders to send troops on walls (more people could get in it then on a ladder and are less exposed) the effect was a lot of people coming to kill you lol
