Trebuchet

A catapult is a ballistic device that is uses to throw projectiles over a great distance. 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 Latin 'catapulta'. Castles and fortified walled cities were common during this period – and catapults were used as a key siege weapon against them. As well as attempting to breach the walls,flammable missiles could be thrown inside—or early…

During the Middle Ages, many weapons were created to help in the winning of battles and unlike today's firearms, they had small weapons such as bows and swords. But as the castle walls became higher and stronger, a new weapon had to be invented to destroy them. This was 399 BC when a Greek historian named, Diodorus Siculus, was the first to document the use of a mechanical arrow firing catapult. The first catapults that were ever built were made in the early attempts to increase the range and…

built on mountains which meant that if you were to attack the castle you would be doing so going up a hill while the people inside the castle would be firing arrows at you. The counter weight trebuchet was very effective against flat walled castles and so star shaped castles were built which meant that the trebuchet would be less effective and wouldn’t do that much…

possibly bring. I saw them bring trebuchets, ballistas, mangonels, battering rams, siege towers, and ladders. This force was determined to take this mighty fortress, but we were determined to defend it. The massive force of attackers was well-equipped, and they charged at our castle. The wasted no time in getting up that hill, but the the archers and I were shooting away at them through our arrow loops. Their archers fired back, and they finally got their trebuchets and ballistas into place.…

This weapon is the most powerful catapult and was designed for maximum force. It was used to hurl stones to demolish cities and castles. This catapult is believed to have been invented in China in 300 BC. The Trebuchet is a counterweight siege engine. It had a long wood arm that could have been up to 60 feet. There was a short arm that was attached to a counterbalance which was a heavy weight, usually earth, sand or stone. There was a sling and a rope attached…

Medieval Weaponry Information Report What are the types of Maces that were used? The types of Maces and Clubs are, Morningstars, holy water sprinklers, flails, war hammers and the horseman pick. What is a Polearm? What are the types of Polearms? A polearm is a close combat weapon. The fighting part of the weapon is usually on the end of a long wooden pole, this made it hard for the enemy attackers to grab and pull away the weapon. The Polearm could also deal a lot of damage if it landed a…

During the Middle Ages or the Dark ages life was very difficult and societies were struggling to strive with poverty and disease striking every manor. During this time militaries were a huge part of society developing, as Armies would revolve around equipment and structure to operate on a battlefield which is shown in some very important battles during the Medieval ages. A large part of militaries in the Middle Ages was the equipment that they used In most battles basic foot soldiers…

The Medieval technology that made war a game of iron and brains. The art of Blacksmithing, crafting master swords out of iron and fire. The long range approach to bring down enemies from afar. The great war machines used to overcome great towering walls. The inventions that moved the Medieval Ages more towards modernity. The art of Blacksmithing, crafting master swords out of fire and iron, was no easy task. Blacksmiths often bought purified iron and in which they themselves then turned it to…

On March 18, 2017, at Smyrna Christian church, the Ehme family ran their fifth annual Engineering Day for their homeschool group, The Home School Fellowship. Teens Michael, Daniel, and Elizabeth Ehme each ran one of the three stations. All the participants entered their cardboard cars to race for a chance to win a trophy in the rubber-band- powered car race. Mr. Jeffery Ehme, the head organizer of the event, said, “Engineering Day allows the kids to have fun while learning,” and they did just…

When I was young, I was too curious for my own well-being. This included me taking apart a vacuum in a quest to comprehend how a machine made red circles on my arms and face when I pressed the nozzle on my skin (something my mom had to explain in embarrassment to my kindergarten teacher); and using my favoured medium of “black sharpie” to create a portrait, equal in beauty and value to a Da Vinci painting, on the kitchen wall. My mom still tells of the trouble I elicited when I was younger,…