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Category: War Machines
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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 remains one of history’s most defining moments, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and the dawn of a new Ottoman era. Central to this monumental siege was a technological marvel of its time: Orban’s Great Bombard, widely known as “Orban’s Cannon.” This colossal artillery piece, forged by a…
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The Apex of Annihilation: 5 Most Devastating Medieval Siege Engines The Middle Ages, often romanticized as an era of chivalry and grand castles, was also a period of brutal warfare. As fortifications grew ever more formidable, so too did the ingenuity of those seeking to breach them. Siege warfare became a complex art, requiring not…
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Ancient and Classical Eras Chariots were the superweapons of the Bronze Age: These light, two-wheeled carts, often pulled by two horses and carrying archers or spearmen, revolutionized warfare. Their speed and maneuverability made them devastating on open battlefields, dominating from around 2000 BC until they were largely superseded by cavalry. The Roman Onager was an…
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