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It depends on which sort of trebuchet.
Traction trebuchets, operated by men pulling ropes, appeared in ancient China centuries before Christ; they appeared in Byzantium in the sixth century and spread to Europe.
Trebuchets using ballast -- the classic trebuchet -- came into use during the twelfth century in Europe.
The earliest references to a weapon which is clearly of trebuchet type occur in Chinese texts from the 4th century AD.
The weapon had arrived in Europe around the 6th century AD, where it was increasingly refined, reaching its greatest importance probably during the general dynastic wars of the middle ages (such as the Hundred Years War 1337-1453).
But the trebuchet survived well into the gunpowder era: it's cheapness, repairability, accuracy and simple capacity for upscaling, offsetting its obsolescent technology.
It was probably last used extensively during the Thirty Years War (1618-48) - though it may have survived a little longer in specific campaigns.
The first reference was a 12th century description of its use by Saladin. Trebuchets are a type of catapult, using a counterweight to send contents of a sling toward a target. The Greek Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse, invented the catapult in 400 BCE.
It is thought that the first trebuchets were invented in the 5th Century BC. They were used by the Mohists in China.
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What advantages did people gain from having trebuchets?
Trebuchets were an effective battle technique. They used the force of a raised counterweight to fling heavy objects into the air. The projectiles were placed in a pouch or net then flung into the air in an attempt to hit the castle or soldiers.Although trebuchets were effective, they were large and cumbersome things that could easily be burnt down as they were made of wood.File:Trebuchet_Castelnaud.jpg
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The oldest documentation of traction trebuchets date back to China in the 4th century BC. The first record of counterweight trebuchets comes from an Islamic scholar in 1187 AD.
Why was there a need for trebuchets?
To fling big rocks at/onto/into enemies. they were invented by the french for sieging castles and an alternative to the british catapults
What were trebuchets made from?
wood
Which country invented the trebuchet first?
Trebuchets first appeared around 4th BC in ancient Greece and China. It is difficult to asses which of the two nations was first to use it.
How do trebuchets operate?
They work as a catapult.
Do trebuchets have pulleys?
Yes they do.
What are facts about counterweight trebuchets?
trebachets have wheels
Why was the trebuchets built?
to keep urine from over flowing
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catapults and trebuchets
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Where were trebuchets made?
trebuchets were made for a siege. They were made near forests as there would be a large supply of wood. The trebuchets would not be made at their castle as their soldiers would be tired of pushing the trebuchet to the enemies castle and by the time they would get to their enemies castle they would be too tired to fight and would most likely lose the battle.
How fast could trebuchets fire rocks?
Trebuchets could fire rocks at a speed of around 160-200 mph, depending on the size and design of the trebuchet. The larger the trebuchet, the higher the potential speed of the projectile.
