Development of Siege Equipment

Siege equipment developed primarily to breach fortifications during warfare. Early tools included battering rams, which used heavy weights to smash gates, and towers that allowed attackers to scale walls. As fortifications improved, so did siege technology. Catapults and trebuchets were designed to hurl projectiles over walls, while siege ladders facilitated direct assaults. In the Middle Ages, gunpowder led to the creation of cannons, revolutionizing siege tactics by enabling attackers to blast walls apart. This evolution reflects advancements in engineering and changes in military strategies over time, highlighting the ongoing arms race between defense and offensive tactics.