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It takes time to :

climb it, move it and people can spot you easily however it does protect the attackers from arrows and other missiles that the defenders had.

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How do you use a scaling ladder scaling tower longbow and catapult to attack castles?

A scaling tower and scaling ladder are both used to scale walls. A scaling tower is better though


Decisive method of the Medieval age a scaling ladder a scaling tower a longbow a catapult?

A SCALING LADDER A SCALING TOWER A BATTERING RAM A LONGBOW A CATULPULT ALL OF THESE WERE USED TO ATTACK CASTLES


What is a scaling tower?

Quite simply, the tower is rolled up to the enemy wall, whereupon attacking soldiers climb it from the inside and pour over the wall. It was a much safer way of breaching a wall than with scaling ladders, as the scaling tower was heavily protected from arrows, javelins, and other missiles hurled at them by the defenders, and soldiers on top of the tower provided covering fire for those climbing onto the enemy wall. Yet, it took time to get the tower into position, which made no secret to the defenders of where the breach was intended. For this reason, several towers were used at the same time whenever possible, and they were very effective.


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 is a scaling ladder?

A scaling ladder was used to siege stone castles. They will be used to climb up the long walls of the stone castle by attackers.

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How do you use a scaling ladder scaling tower longbow and catapult to attack castles?

A scaling tower and scaling ladder are both used to scale walls. A scaling tower is better though


What is a scaling tower with a battering ram?

a scaling tower with a battering ram attached to it


What are disadvantages of a scaling tower with a battering ram attached?

It could malfunction when using it, and it does take a lot of time and effort to make and use.


Decisive method of the Medieval age a scaling ladder a scaling tower a longbow a catapult?

A SCALING LADDER A SCALING TOWER A BATTERING RAM A LONGBOW A CATULPULT ALL OF THESE WERE USED TO ATTACK CASTLES


What are the two disadvantages of a scaling ladder?

They are an easy target and they are weak so could break.


Why is scaling tower used for?

answer it yourself you copycat :P


What are the disadvantages of a scaling ladder?

You were an easy target and had the most chance of dying.


What is a scaling tower?

Quite simply, the tower is rolled up to the enemy wall, whereupon attacking soldiers climb it from the inside and pour over the wall. It was a much safer way of breaching a wall than with scaling ladders, as the scaling tower was heavily protected from arrows, javelins, and other missiles hurled at them by the defenders, and soldiers on top of the tower provided covering fire for those climbing onto the enemy wall. Yet, it took time to get the tower into position, which made no secret to the defenders of where the breach was intended. For this reason, several towers were used at the same time whenever possible, and they were very effective.


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 are 2 disadvantages of a scaling ladder?

It can be pushed away from the top, or the defenders can pour oil or hot water on you


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How do you use a scaling tower with a battering ram attached?

A scaling tower was used in ancient wars to allow soldiers to reach the top of an enemies' town or fortress walls. If a battering ram is attached to it, then scaling the walls over an entrance to a fortress or city plus using the battering ram to break open the forts doors can be accomplished. This type of war "machines" were used into the Middle Ages.