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Medieval engineering that solved the problem of stubborn walls by becoming a bigger problem.
counterweight powerTrebuchets hurled 90kg stones over 300 meters
biological warfarePlague corpses were catapulted into besieged cities
trojan classicBattering rams were often roofed to deflect arrows
siege towersRolling structures let attackers climb walls directly
surrender tacticTheir mere appearance often ended sieges instantly