Siege Warfare: How To Takedown An ‘Impregnable’ Castle

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This is the story of castles under attack. The Medieval journey from bows and arrows to gunpowder, with developments like trebuchet and cannon, meant engineers were always making advancements in defence construction. By the late Middle Ages, the military importance of castles was decreasing, as artillery power became unstoppable. But as we find out, even the siege of Pembroke Castle during the Civil War needed the tactical genius of Oliver Cromwell, not just big guns. The castle builders had created structures that was amazingly effective even in this new age of shock and awe. Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]

Published 2025-05-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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