Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Onager

Roman Ballista, so named after a wild ass because of the way it kicked back upon firing. It was most common in the armies in the mid 4th century AD. Since they were so large and slow to move the onagri were most suited for sieges. The length of the sling on the end of the arm could be adjusted to affect the trajectory of the stone.

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Berdiche
See Bardiche.
Francisca
Light throwing axe used alongside an angon.
Polaxe
See Pollaxe. See also Hache.
Targe
Small, more flat wooden shield covered with leather or metal-trimmed, later all- steel.
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