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A large machine made of many tree trunks and large branches. It was capable of flinging stones weighing a hundred or so pounds.
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What are the benefits of a medieval catapult?
They would catapult large rocks to break the walls of cities to gain access killing some of the enemy in the process.
What was the medieval catapult made of?
oak wood :)
What is the difference between an Onager and a Catapult?
I always thought that an onager was a particularly large type of catapult
How many people did it take to make a medieval catapult?
The average medielval catapult was manned by four men, two to wind the rope taught, one for range finding and aiming, and the last man for loading and firing.
What is a large slingshot like weapon in medieval times?
I think what you are asking about was the trebuchet, which was much more like a sling than like a slingshot. There was a type of catapult called a ballista, which was like a large crossbow, and it is possibly a similarity to this type of weapon that is the reason people in England and many other places call a slingshot a catapult.
Why was the cattapult invented?
Catapult was used in ancient and medieval times, for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears.
What are the benefits of a medieval catapult?
They would catapult large rocks to break the walls of cities to gain access killing some of the enemy in the process.
What was the medieval catapult made of?
oak wood :)
What is the difference between an Onager and a Catapult?
I always thought that an onager was a particularly large type of catapult
What is a mongonal?
Medieval catapult like siege weapon.
When did they use the catapult?
1734-1785 Medieval Period
How many people did it take to make a catapult?
The exact number of people it takes to make a medieval catapult. :-)
Where were catapults built in medieval times?
They were built in catapult factories.
Why did they make the catapult?
to throw big stones at enemies in medieval time.
Was every medieval catapult English?
God only knows. Soz!!
How many people did it take to make a medieval catapult?
The average medielval catapult was manned by four men, two to wind the rope taught, one for range finding and aiming, and the last man for loading and firing.
What was the Name for medieval catapult?
There are different types of catapults. Simple ones can be called catapults or onagers. Other types of siege, like the trebuchet, is a tall and long ranged version of a catapult. There is also a type which acts like a large crossbow, which of the name varies.
