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Why were battering rams used in ancient Egypt?
Battering rams were considered one of the strongest siege weapons, able to break down doors almost effortlessly. If rams were used in ancient Egypt, then they would have been used as heavy siege weapons.
Who used siege towers?
People who lived in castles during the medieval times used them for attacking other castles and forcing them to surrender.
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 roman soldier used the ballista?
As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.As far as is known, the ordinary miles used the balista. Part of a soldier's training was in using the siege weapons as well as the hand weapons.
What weapons were used in Ancient times?
swords, shield's, bows, catapults, ballistas, spears, javelins, axes, maces, warhammers, tridents, nets and depending on the era and region siege weapons like elephants, cannons and trebuchets
What are siege weapons?
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.
How were crossbow used?
Crossbows were used as antipersonnel and siege weapons. Hope this answers your question.
What weapons were invented in ancient China?
Weapons invented in ancient China include gunpowder. In the search for an elixir of life gunpowder was discovered accidentally. Initially tubes of it were attached to arrows and these exploded among the enemy. The first artillery used bamboo tubes, soon replaced by metal tubes.
How did ancient people make weapons?
Ancient people used obsidian ( rocks used to make weapons)
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
What particular siege weapons did ancient Rome use in the Jerusalem revolt where the Jewish Temple was destroyed?
The Romans used the standard siege weapons in the battle for Jerusalem. They were the various types of catapults, which could throw not only rocks and boulders, but fire arrows as well. Battering rams and siege towers rounded out the wall breaching equipment. Mechanical bold throwers, such as the scorpion and onager were more than likely used to clear off the walls.
What weapons were used 700-800 ad?
In the early 1300s, gunpowder-based weapons were used in China, but the technology was not yet known in the Middle East or Europe. Infantry in the 1300s used spears, pikes, swords and lots of crossbows (the longbow was mainly used by the English). Cavalry used lances, battle axes and maces. Siege weapons included mangonels, trebuchets and rams.
