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Attacking and Defending a Castle, Catapult
The Catapult was a great weapon for destroying castles. These fired large stones or fireballs, and even dead sheep, cattle or diseased victims. A variety of catapults were developed, although the catapult has been used since ancient times, it has proven to be one of the most effective mechanisms during warfare. The word 'Catapult' comes from the two Greek words "kata" (downward) and "pultos" Katapultos was then taken to mean "shield piercer". Trebuchet The Trebuchet was an invaluable Medieval siege attack weapon, similar to a catapult, which was used for hurling heavy stones to smash castle or city walls. Index Fire Battering Ram Catapult Giant crossbow Underground mines Under siege Belfry Tower The Curtain Wall The Portcullis The Gatehouse The Drawbridge Over The Moat Oil, Water, Stones Arrows
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