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What was the siege tower used for and what was the effect when used?
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∙ 14y ago
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
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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 accurate is a siege tower?
A siege tower is a tower on a wheeled platform to allow the attackers to climb up it and over the castle walls. Accurate doesn't come into it.
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.
When did Effect of the Siege of Leningrad on the city happen?
Effect of the Siege of Leningrad on the city happened in 1941.
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 accurate is a siege tower?
A siege tower is a tower on a wheeled platform to allow the attackers to climb up it and over the castle walls. Accurate doesn't come into it.
How was siege tower used?
It was pushed up to the castle walls and soldiers climbed over it into the castle.
Where was the first siege tower built?
yes
When was the siege tower invented?
300 BC
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.
When did Effect of the Siege of Leningrad on the city happen?
Effect of the Siege of Leningrad on the city happened in 1941.
What was the negative points of a Roman siege tower?
the enemy could set the tower alight
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.
When was the Roman siege tower invented?
300 BC
How can you drive a siege tower?
It was pushed by many soldiers.
