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Trebuchet
and Siege Engine Models by
TrebuchetStore.com
Introduced
into siege warfare during the twelfth century, the trebuchet
, powered by gravity
alone, was the most effective siege weapon of its time. A quantum leap
over the torsion catapult, the trebuchet
, or Trebucket as it was also
known, revolutionized medieval siege warfare. Because of their relatively
long range, trebuchets kept their crews out of the accurate reach of archers
and other fortress defenses. Virtually unaffected by temperature and humidity,
the trebuchet provided precise and consistent projectile delivery, enabling
attackers to pound breaches in castles and fortifications, night and day,
with impunity. The mere appearance of a trebuchet at a siege instilled
fear in castle defenders. |
Trebuchet and Siege
Engine Models by
TrebuchetStore.com
| READ THIS WARNING: These trebuchets are not a toys and should never
be operated without responsible, adult supervision. When firing the trebuchet,
use only the projectiles provided, in an open area, where there is no chance
of the projectile, or other moving parts hitting anything, or anyone, either
directly, or indirectly. The sale and any subsequent use of these models
is without warranty or liability. Please
read the complete Disclaimer. |
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