Roman soldiers operating a catapult, c1750. Artist: William Henry Toms

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Roman soldiers operating a catapult, c1750. A Roman siege engine used for hurling missiles, such as stones at bottom left, at the enemy. In the top half of the image are details of the weapon's construction. Copperplate engraving by William Toms (fl1750).

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