History Of The Trebuchet: From Ancient China To Modern Conflict

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History Of The Trebuchet: From Ancient China To Modern Conflict Few weapons in the annals of military history have left as indelible a mark as the trebuchet. A masterpiece of engineering and ingenuity, this formidable siege engine has witnessed the rise and fall of empires across centuries of conflict and different continents. From its hazy origins in ancient China to its even hazier reinvention in the Middle Ages and all the way to its modern incarnations in the world of competitive pumpkin hurling, the trebuchet's journey is a testament to humanity's unyielding quest for innovation encapsulated within the framework of...