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Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress
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Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress
Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress. B is hung on a chain hanging from a frame, so enabling the men to concentrate their strength on thrusting the battering ram forward rather than the simpler form carried on their shoulders. C is mounted on a siege tower. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp, 1605). Engraving
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1605 Antwerp Carried Chain Form Forms Fortress Forward Frame Hanging Hung Joost Justus Lips Lipsius Machinis Mounted Poliorceticon Roman Shoulders Siege Sive Soldiers Strength Telis Tormentis Tower Walls Battering Concentrate Enabling Simpler Thrusting
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This print captures a pivotal moment in ancient warfare, showcasing the ingenuity and strength of Roman soldiers as they employ two different forms of battering ram to breach the formidable walls of a fortress. The image showcases the remarkable diversity in siege tactics employed by these skilled warriors. In the foreground, we see soldiers utilizing a unique method where one form of battering ram is hung on a chain from a sturdy frame. This innovative approach allows them to concentrate their collective strength on thrusting the ram forward, maximizing its impact against the fortress walls. By relieving them from carrying it on their shoulders, this technique enables greater force and precision. Meanwhile, in the background, another group of determined soldiers operates an imposing siege tower mounted with yet another battering ram. This towering structure provides both height advantage and protection for those operating it while relentlessly pounding against enemy defenses. The engraving itself is taken from "Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis" by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips), published in Antwerp in 1605. It serves as a testament to Lipsius' meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with military machinery. This historical artwork transports us back to an era defined by strategic warfare and showcases how ancient civilizations like Rome utilized advanced techniques to overcome seemingly impenetrable fortresses.
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