Unleashing Destruction - The Top 10 Medieval Siege Weapons

  During the Middle Ages, wars were fought using various Medieval Siege weapons . These weapons were designed to take down walls and cause maximum destruction in prolonged and destructive battles.  These siege weapons were essential for gaining access to enemy-held fortresses and castles. The top 10 most deadly 14th-century weapons were: The ballistae, trebuchets, battering rams, siege towers, Byzantine flamethrowers, ballista, staff slings, and gunpowder-based weapons. Moreover, the ballistae were gigantic crossbows capable of shooting arrows with incredible force. These could penetrate thick walls and cause damage.  Trebuchets were powerful catapult-like devices that could launch giant boulders. They weigh hundreds of pounds over distances of up to 300 yards, wreaking havoc upon fortifications.  Check out the History of Catapults here. Battering rams were designed to break down gates and doors, enabling invading forces to enter enemy-held positions.  Siege...