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From about 300 B.C until about the end of the medieval era when cannons became so effective that siege towers were obsolete. If you're asking the question "In what situation was the siege tower used" then the answer is when the walls were too thick to shoot down with heavy artillery or when the army's budget was so low that thy couldn't afford cannon.
What else can I help you with?
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;-)
How accurate is a siege tower?
A siege tower is a tower on a wheeled platform to allow the attackers to climb up it and over the castle walls. Accurate doesn't come into it.
How was siege tower used?
It was pushed up to the castle walls and soldiers climbed over it into the castle.
When was the siege tower invented?
300 BC
Where was the first siege tower built?
yes
Where does the word siege tower originate?
The term "siege tower" originates from the Latin word "turris," meaning "tower," combined with the Old French "siege," meaning "to sit" or "to besiege." Siege towers were used in medieval warfare to breach fortifications by allowing attackers to reach the walls of a besieged castle or city. These structures were designed to protect soldiers as they approached enemy defenses. The concept and terminology evolved as military tactics advanced throughout history.
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.
What was the negative points of a Roman siege tower?
the enemy could set the tower alight
When was the Roman siege tower invented?
300 BC
How can you drive a siege tower?
It was pushed by many soldiers.
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.
