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400
First Traction Trebruchet
It is believed that the first traction trebuchets were used by the Mohists in China as early as in the 5th century BC descriptions of which can be found in the Mojing -
500
Appearance in Byzantium.
The traction trebuchet next appeared in Byzantium. -
Period: 500 to Oct 7, 1500
Medieval Period
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Oct 7, 624
Islamic Armies Use of the Trebuchet
They were also used with great effect by the Islamic armies during the Muslim conquests. -
Oct 7, 1100
First use of the Trebuchet in Europe
It is unknown the exact date that the trebuchet was created, however they were first seen in the 12th century during the Medieval period. -
Oct 7, 1120
Diffused to Crusader states, Normans of Sicily & Great Seljuqs
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Oct 7, 1124
The Crusaders - 2nd Siege of Tyre in Lebanon.
It is believed that these great siege engines were counterweight driven trebuchets. -
Oct 7, 1165
Siege of Zevgminon
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Oct 7, 1191
The Siege of Acre
During the siege of Acre two large trebuchets were used by Philip II -
Oct 7, 1475
Siege of Burgos
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Oct 7, 1480
Siege of Rhodes
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Used in replacement of Cannons by British to defend Gibraltar
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Syrian Civil War
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Nordic People were introduced to Trebuchets
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Used by Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas
