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Roman battering rams were a form of Weapon that the Romans used to destroy enemy constructs, such as walls and buildings. Typically, they would be in the shape of a Pentagonal Prism . A log would be placed atop wheels which would allow a great weight to be moved with sufficient Momentum to cause damage. They measured roughly 10 feet in length. Arrows fired at them from a great distance rarely caused them any damage, but they remained vulnerable against attack from ground troops with Swords . Later in history, during the Medieval period, battering rams became more complex and elaborate; they used Pulleys , Levers , sharpened logs and wheels that provided more stability. |
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