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A catapult by definition is a ballistic device use to launch a projectile some distance, in particular. A catapult was a large machine on wheels with a basket attached to a long wooden arm and a power source for hurling projectiles such as large stones and spears. The catapults were integral to the Siege Warfare. They were one of the most effective weapons during the Siege Warfare. They were used by the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. The first catapults were early attempts to increase the range…

During the Battle of Yorktown the Americans and French used three different types of artillery which where categorized as howitzers, cannons, and mortars. Each piece of artillery had a different use or propose during the battle. Since the artillery was not as precise as it is today, the success of the artillery fell upon the expertise and talent of the gun crews. Most crews where a six man team made up of a Gun Commander, Firer, Vent Tender, Ram and Sponge, Worm and Loader, Powder Handler,…

ability to mass produce adaptable tanks in great numbers that got the job done on the battlefield. Production of the M4 Tank “Sherman” began in 1941 and was first deployed in 1942 at the battle of El Alamein, Egypt. The Americans began to make 1,000 tanks a month after that (Ryan). America was able to use its ingenuity to adapt the Sherman as the war progressed. Major General Hobart crafted an amphibious Sherman tank. It had a flotation screen around the outside of the tank and two propellers…

Military had a variety of tanks to suit specific needs in World War 2. The British manufactured about 36 tanks in WW2, each one with different armament, weaponry, versatility and maneuverability. The first tank developed for The british was The cruiser tank Mk 1, manufactured in 1938. It was the first in a long ¨Cruiser¨ tank era , it weighed about 12 tons and was armed with a 40mm cannon. Cruiser tanks emerged from the interwar doctrine that called upon two types of tanks, Cruiser and…

big test or for a presentation they may have that day. Costs/Timeline When I contacted the company for a price quote I received an email back that read as follows. Hi James, Thank you for your request. The 96 x 30 x 36 tank will cost you $6,275.00, which only includes the acrylic tank price. If you would like additional items, such as, lexan lids, colored panels, overflow box or boxes, or need a full quote, filtration, lighting, steel stand, cabinetry work, shipping and crating, etc., please…

In the photo the photographer depicts a single man, although many stepped in front of the tank at different times of the day. This action represented a small sacrifice compared to the larger one that occurred in Tiananmen Square. This time no bloodshed occurred, only a silent protest that showed the students hadn’t given up and the threat of…

Advancements in Medieval Warfare; The Trebuchet Throughout the Middle Ages, the art of warfare progressed, and siege warfare was introduced. Many new weapons were created along with the introduction of siege warfare, one of them being the trebuchet. This weapon was developed in the seventh century and used until the fifteenth century. Trebuchets worked by flinging objects over fortress walls and destroying both the fortifications and people at the same time. As many weapons there were both…

In 1914 Australian men went out to sign up for war many not knowing what they were signing up for. The Australian troops had a tough life on the Western Front as they had to face horrid conditions not only fighting and risking lives for their country but living in places where you get bad trench conditions including trench foot and fever, have pests which bring diseases and steal your food, have health problems and not able to treat them as there isn’t much aid for everyone to be treated. The…

Cliff Olson was born in Riverside, California, on July 8, 1967. The first memory that he ever had was when he was little and he was playing catch with his friend Chriss in his backyard. He threw the ball and Chriss missed it and the ball went through the back window of the house. He loved playing baseball with all of his buddies in the park. Cliff loved his mother's dad, grandpa Joe. He called him Daddie Joe because Cliff knew he loved him unconditionally. Cliff’s dad didn’t really treat him…

Summarizing Handout Beginning: In 1914, trenches in western Europe extended. In late Autumn of 1916, the Canadians moved north, during the time they spent the winter of the war strengthening defences. Continuing invading from march had cost the Canadians 1,400 people killed or wounded, however, the knowledge they got helped the Canadians take Vimy objectives with less losses. A replica of the battle area was made so Canadians could exercise and prepare for the battle. The French, Germans and…