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Mostly they were covered in leather hides soaked in vinegar to protect it from fire. But metal plating was also used on occasion.
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Siege towers were typically protected with a combination of timber, metal, and sometimes animal hide. The outer shell of the tower was made of thick wooden planks to provide structural integrity and protection. Metal plates were often added to reinforce vulnerable areas like the front and sides. Additionally, animal hide was sometimes used as an extra layer of protection against projectiles like flaming arrows.
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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;-)
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 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
What materials were used for siege engines?
most siege machines are made from wood
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 materials were used for The Siege and Commune of Paris sculpture?
STONE
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;-)
What materials were used in the leaning tower construction?
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How was siege tower used?
It was pushed up to the castle walls and soldiers climbed over it into the castle.
What materials were used to build Eiffel tower?
The Eiffel Tower Was Made Entirely Out Of Metal
What materials were used in the making of the tower bridge?
Steel
What materials were used to build the Calgary Tower?
Concrete, glass, wood and steel were used to build the Calgary tower.
What materials were used to build the CN tower?
This is the materials from the CN Tower,Concret shaft,a hexagonal core with three curved support arms.
What materials were used to build the spinnaker tower?
iron and wood
What materials used to build the petronas tower?
glass and concrete
