- Ballista - Wikipedia
The ballista (Latin, from Greek βαλλίστρα ballistra[1] and that from βάλλω ballō, "throw"), [2] plural ballistae or ballistas, sometimes called bolt thrower, was an ancient missile weapon that launched either bolts or stones at a distant target
- Ballista | Roman, Siege, Weapon | Britannica
ballista, ancient missile launcher designed to hurl javelins or heavy balls Ballistas were powered by torsion derived from two thick skeins of twisted cords through which were thrust two separate arms joined at their ends by the cord that propelled the missile
- Medieval Weapons: Medieval Ballista. Types, Facts and History
A medieval ballista was a powerful siege weapon that was used during the Middle Ages to launch large arrows or bolts at enemy fortifications It was essentially a giant crossbow mounted on a frame or tripod and could be operated by a small team of soldiers or engineers
- The Mighty Ballista: Engineering an Ancient War Machine - Discovery UK
The ballista was an ancient engineering marvel that dominated battlefields with its deadly precision and formidable power, reshaping the very art of war
- The History and Development of the Ballista
Among the most fearsome weapons conceived by the minds of Hellenistic and Roman engineers was the ballista, a mechanical marvel that hurled death with frightening accuracy across ancient battlefields and siege lines
- Roman Artillery - World History Encyclopedia
Principally used in fixed positions or onboard ships, these machines, known generally as ballistae, could fire bolts or heavy stones over several hundred metres to punch holes in enemy fortifications, batter ships, and cause devastation in the ranks of opposing troops
- Ballistas: The Siege Engines of the Middle Ages - Knights Templar
A ballista is a type of siege engine used in medieval warfare It was designed to launch large projectiles, such as bolts or stones, with great force and accuracy
- Medieval Ballista: Types, Facts History Of Ancient Siege Weapons
Ballista was a very effective medieval siege weapon and was primary used by the attacking army to throw large stones in order to damage the castle walls However, it could also be used by the defending armies to throw various missiles on the attaching armies and kill the people
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