In what wars have catapults been utilized?

Answer 1

The first catapults appeared in Greek times (400 BC-300 BC), early adopters being Dionysius of Syracuse and Onomarchus of Phocis. Alexander the great introduced the idea of using them to provide cover on the battlefield in addition to using them during sieges. Catapults were more fully developed in Roman and Medieval times, with the trebuchet being introduced a relatively short time before the advent of gunpowder, which made the catapult obsolete. Cannons replaced catapults as the standard siege weapon in Europe in the 14th century. During medieval times, catapults and related siege machines were the first weapons used for biological warfare. The carcasses of diseased animals and those who had perished from the Black Death or other diseases were loaded up and then thrown over the castle's walls to infect those barricaded inside. There have even been recorded instances of beehives catapulted over castle walls. During the trench warfare of the First World War, smaller catapults were used to throw hand grenades across no man's land into enemy trenches before being replaced by mortars.

Answer 2

A catapult of some type or size was always included in a legion's siege equipment. As to how often it would be used would depend on the battle and the structure of the walls of the city/town they were besieging. The best answer to your question would be that a catapult was used as often as it was needed.

Answer 3

The last time catapults were used on a large scale was during WW1. The soldiers would use catapults to launch grenades into enemies lines.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Around 300 and 400 BC in Rome and Greece.