The Catapult And Other War Machines Of Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greek engineers developed war machines such as the catapult, which evolved from the crossbow and were the forerunners of modern artillery. More »
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Ancient Greek engineers developed war machines such as the catapult, which evolved from the crossbow and were the forerunners of modern artillery. More »
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Although the bow and javelin are more famous ancient weapons, the sling was just as important to the skirmishers of old. More »
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After cementing his rule over Mongolia, Genghis Khan led his Mongol hordes south to invade China.
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Castaway priest-turned-slave Geronimo Aguilar helped Hernándo Cortés and his conquistadors defeat the Aztecs in Mexico. More »
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A much-feared hand-held weapon, the crossbow was once banned by the Catholic Church. But its origins are found in ancient China. Read more inside. More »
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A much-feared hand-held weapon, the crossbow was once banned by the Catholic Church. However, it remained a staple of medieval warfare for centuries. More »
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In the 15th Century, the Swiss relied on shock tactics, seeking to deliver an abrupt and brutal assault to win their battles. More »
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With Sultan Mohammed II’s Turkish horde at the gates of Rhodes, the city’s Knights Hospitallers prepared an unholy welcome for the Ottoman siege. More »
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The composite bow, which created and destroyed empires, was the most effective of medieval weapons before the advent of the gun. More »
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Richard the Lionheart led his Crusaders on a successful siege at Acre and a stunning victory at Arsuf in the Holy Land. More »
