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How the Trebuchet Works

The trebuchet was a siege weapon, which was used in the medieval ages. It is an engineering marvel that uses the force of gravity and centrifugal forces to operate and requires no additional fuel substitutes to help in its launching process. In simple terms, a trebuchet is a device mostly made from wood and metal. [...]

Trebuchet vs Catapult

The trebuchet originated in the medieval ages in china in the early 4th century B.C and then came to Europe in the 6th century AD. The trebuchet lasted in the battlefields of Europe for almost 10 centuries. It was used as siege weapon in the battlefield. It was an effective weapon because it could hurl [...]

The History of the Trebuchet

The trebuchet is a medieval siege weapon, which was used to launch huge boulders and fireball during battles. It is brilliant device that uses the laws of gravity to function. The trebuchet is capable of launching projectiles at great distances without any additional uses of explosive devices or fuel. The trebuchet is similar to a [...]