An old engraving depicting battle scene in Medieval times - it shows machines or devices used when attacking castle walls. The wooden battering rams have a roof covering protection for the soldiers and are on wheels. Note the battering rams have a ram's head carved on them. The defenders use devices such as hooks, water-filled bags, wooden and mesh panels against their attackers
An old engraving depicting battle scene in Medieval times - it shows machines or devices used when attacking castle walls. The wooden battering rams have a roof covering protection for the soldiers and are on wheels. Note the battering rams have a ram's head carved on them. The defenders use devices such as hooks, water-filled bags, wooden and mesh panels against their attackers plus one man is throwing a rock.
Size: 3071px × 2438px
Location: UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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