Ballistae
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Ballistae os — (Anat.), das Sprungbein am menschlichen Fuß … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
ballistae — n. type of ancient weapon used to hurl stones, type of catapult … English contemporary dictionary
Ballista — The ballista (Latin, from Greek βαλλίστρα ballistra , from βάλλω ballō , to throw ), plural ballistae, was a weapon developed from earlier Greek crossbows. It relied upon different mechanics using instead of a prod two levers with torsion springs … Wikipedia
Roman siege engines — were, for the most part, adapted from Hellenistic siege technology. Relatively small efforts were made to develop the technology; however, the Romans brought an unrelentingly aggressive style to siege warfare [Goldsworthy 2000: 144] . Caesar… … Wikipedia
History of crossbows — This history of crossbows documents the historical development and use of the crossbow.It is not clear exactly where and when the crossbow originated, but there is undoubted evidence that it was used for military purposes from the second half of… … Wikipedia
military technology — Introduction range of weapons, equipment, structures, and vehicles used specifically for the purpose of fighting. It includes the knowledge required to construct such technology, to employ it in combat, and to repair and replenish it.… … Universalium
The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game — Players 2+ Setup time < 10 minutes Playing time ≈1 hour per 500 points of miniatures (approx.) Random chance Medium High … Wikipedia
Historia de la estructura del ejército romano — Estatua ecuestre del emperador Marco Aurelio. Museos Capitolinos, Roma. La historia … Wikipedia Español
ТОРМЕНТА — • Tormenta (от torquere), 1. орудия пытки: Eculeus, fidiculae застеночный хомут и laminae накаленные жестяные листы. Во время Республики пыткам подвергали только рабов в качестве свидетелей в суде, т. к. полагали, что… … Реальный словарь классических древностей
naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… … Universalium
