Tag: history

This superb German tank is still in use today by the Swiss army from the second world war onwards

This medival war tool was a favorite of the British and contributed to their winnings at Hastings and a number of other battles

This weapon was a favorite of the French and enabled Pheasants to fight and win even against heavily armoured knights

This ancient seige engine was a favorite when attacking cities due to its ease of construction and named after a donkey

The Parthians were famous for the Parthian tactic which they used to great effect against the Romans, it was...?

The Phalanx was a greek...? this was incorporated in Roman Legions and Macedonian armies as well.

This armour could only be worn by knights as it was too heavy to be worn by foot Soldiers, its weight meant some knights could not jump onto their horse and had to be hauled by cranes onto their horses for battle

This Greek naval vessel was greatly admired by the romans and used as a base to construct their own navy

The phrase "To be hoisted by one's own petard" comes from