~ Medieval Weapons ~
- Siege Weapons -
Trebuchet
The traction trebuchet worked in the same way except that a weight would
not pull the shorter arm down to provide the force necessary to launch
the 'ammunition', but instead had a team of men to pull on ropes so
as to force the shorter end of the lever-arm down.
The trebuchet was so large that it had to be constructed at the proposed
site of use. The trebuchet also had to be very strong so as to deal
with the amount of force put on it, while the lever also had to be as
light as possible so as to maximize its speed and power.
Trebuchets - continued
