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THE ONAGER
The onager was a powerful siege weapon used by the Roman army. It was a type of catapult that used torsion power to launch large stones or other projectiles at enemy fortifications.
A large, vertical beam was mounted on a sturdy frame. This beam was attached to twisted ropes or cables, which acted as springs. To load the onager, the beam was pulled down to a horizontal position, tightening the ropes. A projectile, such as a stone, was then placed in a sling or bucket attached to the end of the beam. When the beam was released, the stored energy in the twisted ropes propelled the projectile forward with great force.
The onager was a versatile weapon that could be used to breach walls, destroy fortifications, and demoralize enemy troops.
The onager was a powerful siege weapon used by the Roman army. It was a type of catapult that used torsion power to launch large stones or other projectiles at enemy fortifications.
A large, vertical beam was mounted on a sturdy frame. This beam was attached to twisted ropes or cables, which acted as springs. To load the onager, the beam was pulled down to a horizontal position, tightening the ropes. A projectile, such as a stone, was then placed in a sling or bucket attached to the end of the beam. When the beam was released, the stored energy in the twisted ropes propelled the projectile forward with great force.
The onager was a versatile weapon that could be used to breach walls, destroy fortifications, and demoralize enemy troops.