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There were many types of catapult and other siege machines - and all were made locally to suit local requirements. There was no standard size for any type of catapult; some were made quite small so they could be mounted within a castle tower to shoot down at attackers, while others were huge.

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Who were catapults used by?

The Catapults were used by the medieval Greeks and Romans.


When where catapults used?

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Where catapults useful?

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When were catapults used?

Some catapults were used in the middle ages to try and get into Medieval Castles. The Romans had catapults. I had a hand catapult when I was a youngster.


Why were medieval catapults used?

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When were medieval catapults first used?

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Did catapults come from vikings or medieval knights?

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