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Battering ram and catapult
Battering ram and catapult.. Artillery- Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820
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This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry for Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature published in London in 1820, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, depicting two iconic siege engines used during the Siege of Gibraltar: a battering ram and a catapult. The siege, which took place between 1779 and 1783 during the American War of Independence, saw the British forces under the command of Lord Heathfield successfully defend the strategic fortress against the Spanish and French forces. The battering ram, represented on the left side of the image, is a formidable piece of artillery. Constructed from wood, it was used to breach the walls of the enemy fortifications. The ram was typically manned by a large team of soldiers who would charge it at the enemy walls, shattering the defenses with the immense force of the impact. On the right side of the engraving, a catapult is shown in action. This ancient siege engine, also known as an 'aris,' was used to hurl large stones or other projectiles over the walls of the fortified position. The catapult's design was simple yet effective, consisting of a wooden frame, a counterweight, and a sling to launch the projectile. This image not only provides a visual representation of the military technology used during the Siege of Gibraltar but also serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the soldiers who defended the fortress. The intricate details of the copperplate engraving bring the scene to life, allowing us to imagine the intensity and drama of the siege.
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