Crusades
Siege of a Mohammedan fortification
during the crusades
In the foreground is a bow powered catapult, or stone
thrower, a cross between a giant crossbow and roman mangonel.
To right is a hybrid trebuchet , a combination of the
traction trebuchet and counterweight trebuchet. A traction trebuchet uses
men, pulling on ropes attached to the short end of the beam, as the motive
force, while a counterweight trebuchet uses gravity and the mass of a stone
and earth filled cabinet.
A modern variation of the traction trebuchet use springs
or elastic cords for motive force.
To the left is a battering ram showing the hanging ram,
suspension frame and protective housing.
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