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Battering rams attacking castle walls
Battering ram and two types of borers to pierce walls at top, and two rams below, one supported by a triangle and the other borne on soldiers shoulders. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812. Battering ram and two types of borers to pierce walls at top, and two rams below, one supported by a triangle and the other borne on soldiers shoulders. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812
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This copperplate engraving, taken from Francis Grose's "Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army," published by Stockdale in London in 1812, offers a fascinating glimpse into the tactics and weaponry used during medieval sieges. The image depicts a formidable assault on a castle or fortress wall, with two types of borers and a battering ram at the top, and two battering rams below. The borers, used to pierce the wall, are shown in the process of being lowered onto the wall, while the battering rams are poised to deliver a powerful blow. The ram at the top is supported by a triangular frame, which would have provided additional leverage and stability during the assault. The other ram is borne on the shoulders of soldiers, demonstrating the physical strength and endurance required to bring such a weapon to bear against a fortified structure. The image also shows the use of scaffolding, allowing the attackers to work at height and reach vulnerable sections of the wall. The soldiers in this scene are clad in chainmail armor, providing them with some protection against arrows and other projectiles. The intricately detailed engraving captures the tension and intensity of a medieval siege, as well as the ingenuity and determination of the attackers in overcoming the defensive walls of their enemy. This beautiful and historically significant image is a testament to the rich military history of England and the evolution of siege warfare over the centuries.
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