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Siege Mastery: Medieval War Engines
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 1. Defensive outwork protecting castle siege approaches
- 3. Wooden framework used to protect sappers during siege
- 5. Ancient missile launcher resembling a giant crossbow
- 6. Protective shelter used to approach and undermine walls
- 9. Heavy beam used to break down gates or walls
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- 2. Prolonged military blockade of a fortress or town
- 4. Counterweight-powered catapult used to hurl large stones
- 7. Type of catapult designed for flinging heavy projectiles in arcs
- 8. Mobile structure for soldiers to scale enemy walls
- 10. Roman-style catapult that uses a sling to launch stones
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