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Medieval Warfare

Medieval Warfare refers to warfare during the Middle Ages (5th – 15th century). This period saw a significant change in military weapons and tactics, with the introduction of gun powder, personal armor, and siege warfare.

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Where are the inner and outer curtains on a castle?

In a castle, the inner curtain refers to the wall or fortification that surrounds the inner bailey or courtyard, providing additional protection to the castle's main structures. The outer curtain, on the other hand, is the outermost defensive wall that encircles the entire castle complex, serving as the first line of defense against attackers. Together, these curtains create layers of security that enhance the castle's fortifications.

What do Barbarians look like?

The Barbarians had icy light blue eyes and usually very blond hair.

How do you account for the success of the mongols as empire builders?

They didn't destroy the cities they conquered (no need to rebuild infrastucture) and when you get down to it, they were good administratores.

How did the mongols conquer central Asia?

Genghis Khan was able to conquer one of the vastest empires the world has ever seen because he was a ruthless and extremely capable leader and general who led a superb army unrivalled in the world at that time in terms of organisation, fighting ability and sheer power.
Mobility and Brutality. He also governed by allowing the governments he conquered to continue to rule. Rather than trying to directly rule his conquered territory he simply required them to pay him regular tribute. This made it easier to just do what he said and pay than to try and resist.

What were some of the hazards of building and using catapults?

You could get crushed by a huge rock. you could get back problems from haling the rocks you could be thrown by the catapult

Who won the battle of Knockdoe?

The Battle of Knockdoe also known as The Battle of Axe Hill Anglo-Irish magnates fight one of Ireland's largest battles

When did Siege of Breslau happen?

Siege of Breslau happened on 1945-02-13.

Why does the projectile launch on a trebuchet?

It launches because the cup flies rapidly forward when the arm is released. Whatever is in the cup will then take flight.

What was the mongols impact on china?

the mongols conquered china and created a new dynasty that tried to conquer Japan and began trading with the rest of asia.
they destroyed ancient irrigation systems and even they adopted aspects of the culture of the people they ruled.

When did Siege of Tripolitsa happen?

Siege of Tripolitsa happened on 1821-09-23.

What is a siege tower used for?

Siege Towers enabled soldiers to scale the Walls of besieged cities. Inside were different levels where archers loosing arrows or catapults hurling rocks could break the Resistance of a defending army. If the besieging army couldn't force a surrender, the Siege could last months until starvation made the city's give in.

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One of the key features of siege towers was very different from most other siege equipment. Rather than trying to destroy walls, gates and other defences, the siege tower was designed to allow invaders to scale the walls without damaging them at all, allowing for large-scale attacks without the need to wear the outer defences down first.

Who is the most elite military fighting force?

As a complete integrated unit combat-arms unit (infantry, armor, artillery, air); the U.S. Marines are the world's most feared and effective combat force. Having taken every objective required of them since their forming in 1775; the expression 'send in the Marines' has been used in every American war. They were especially feared by the Taliban, who were overheard on the radio screaming "what do we do; they ignore out bullets like water and keep attacking!"