| Catapult of the Middle Ages |
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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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