History of the Trebuchet The trebuchet was a weapon used during siege warfare. It would hurl heavy stones to smash castle or city walls. The trebuchet was named multiple ways such as Medieval Trebuchet which is derived from the Old French word ‘Trebucher’ meaning to throw over. It is also called Ingenium coming from the Latin word ingenium meaning ingenious device.
Trebuchets were made a long time ago. It is believed that traction trebuchets were ancient war engines that were invented in China in 300BC. I order to drive the missile; a large group of men had to pull down on the ropes. The trebuchet was changed up when it had come to Europe in the Middle Ages. They replaced the men with a large counterbalance weight. In England, Louis the Dauphin
Trebuchets were made a long time ago. It is believed that traction trebuchets were ancient war engines that were invented in China in 300BC. I order to drive the missile; a large group of men had to pull down on the ropes. The trebuchet was changed up when it had come to Europe in the Middle Ages. They replaced the men with a large counterbalance weight. In England, Louis the Dauphin