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Medieval Catapult



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Artillery of the Middle Ages, a catapult.  Most catapults were great crossbows.  The one shown here, however, also called an onager, was like a great sling.  Catapults were used for either offensive or defensive warfare.  The one shown is being employed in the defense of city walls.  Stones were used as ammunition.
 
 
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