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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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The attack on the walls of a fortress using ladders is an Escalade.
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
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.
What is a siege tower used for?
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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!"
Surviving lances from the very late middle ages, and renaissance, weigh around 3-4kg (6lb-8lb)
Earlier lances from the middle ages are known to have been made with thinner shafts, and therefore would most likely be lighter weight.
When other new components are better. - But obsolete is not always bad - remember 6 obsolete biplane torpedo bombers crippled the world's greatest battleship -the Bismarck.
