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Roman soldiers: Stone slingers and their equipment
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Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over
533946 Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605

Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon..., Antwerp
536370 Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon..., Antwerp, 1605

Roman soldiers using a war engine firing multiple arrows. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de
533941 Roman soldiers using a war engine firing multiple arrows. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605

Roman soldiers: Stone slingers and their equipment. Three men all carrying short hand slings, while on ground are sling sticks which gave missiles greater impetus

Roman warfare: raising baskets of attackers to ramparts of a besieged fortress. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon Antwerp 1605. Engraving

Roman warfare. Defenders attempting to disable battering rams. On right, attackers handling ram under protective cat. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon Antwerp 1605. Engraving

Roman soldiers delivering Greek fire by means of arrows and slings. From Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon... Antwerp, 1605. Copperplate engraving

Roman soldier forming a tortoise with their shields, thus enabling them to approach the walls of a besieged city. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips)

Reconstruction of a Roman war engine for firing a salvo of arrows, sometimes referred to as a Scorpion. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp)

Roman machine for firing arrows mounted on a carriage drawn by two mailed horses. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605

Roman soldiers using a war engine firing multiple arrows. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605. Copperplate engraving

Mechanical crossbow on stand (euthytonon) attributed to Philo of Byzantium (active 150-100 BC). When arms CC wound back against skeins or sinews, the ends of ropes

Reconstruction of a Roman machine for shooting arrows wound up ready for the missile to be released. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp)

Roman siege towers positioned to give attackers the advantage of height above the city walls. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605)

Roman army stables with elephants at ground level, with horses on the upper level. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius (Antwerp, 1605). Copperplate engraving

Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress. B is hung on a chain hanging from a frame

Roman soldiers using a cat or protective covering for troops attacking city walls. From Poliorceticon by Justus Lipsius (Antwerp, 1605). Copperplate engraving

Two forms auger used by the Romans in siege warfare to drill into the wall of a fortress. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Roman soldiers attacking the walls of a fortress with scaling ladders, slings and spears, while the defenders are holding them off with nets, hot liquid, spears and various missiles

Roman spearmen attacking the walls of a besieged fortress. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Roman soldiers scaling the walls of a fortress using ladders mounted on boats. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving

Military engineering: Sappers using a sow, A, to begin excavations outside the walls of a city under siege. B is a wheeled shield with its tough leather protective cover turned back to show its

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"Unleashing the Power of Poliorceticon: A Glimpse into Roman Warfare" Stone slingers and their equipment: Witness the precision and skill of Roman soldiers as they wield short hand slings, launching stones with deadly accuracy. Raising baskets of attackers to ramparts: Explore the ingenuity of ancient warfare tactics as defenders employ innovative methods, using baskets to elevate soldiers onto besieged fortress walls. Battling against battering rams: Experience the intense struggle between defenders and attackers as they clash in a fierce attempt to disable these formidable siege weapons. Greek fire delivered by arrows and slings: Marvel at the strategic brilliance of Roman soldiers, utilizing bows and slings to rain down fiery destruction upon their enemies. Forming a tortoise with shields for protection: Discover how Roman soldiers ingeniously create an impenetrable shield formation known as a tortoise, allowing them to advance safely amidst enemy fire. War engine for firing salvoes of arrows: Step back in time with this reconstruction showcasing a powerful Roman war machine capable of unleashing multiple arrows simultaneously, devastating enemy ranks. Mounted arrow-firing carriage drawn by mailed horses: Behold the mightiness of Rome's war technology as two armored horses pull a fearsome contraption designed for rapid-fire arrow assaults on adversaries. Shields strong enough for chariots to drive over: Admire the strength and durability exhibited by Roman soldiers' shield formations, which were so robust that even chariots could traverse atop them unscathed. War engine firing multiple arrows in succession: Immerse yourself in ancient battle scenes brought back to life through this reconstruction depicting relentless barrages unleashed from sophisticated Roman weaponry. Mechanical crossbow attributed to Philo of Byzantium: Delve into history's archives as we unveil an extraordinary invention credited to Philo—a mechanical crossbow mounted on a stand, revolutionizing long-range warfare.