Machines at War—Siege Towers and Rams

Focus on the ancient world’s most technologically intensive form of warfare—the siege—which provided a powerful stimulus for the development of large-scale machines such as siege towers and rams. Analyze several famous sieges, including the Roman attack on Jotapata during the Jewish War.

English
  • Originally Aired December 13, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 24, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 24, 2021 by
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