History
The Evolution of Siegecraft in the Crusader States
Quick fact
The counterweight trebuchet, possibly introduced to Europe from the East, could hurl 100-kilogram stones and was decisive in sieges like the 1189-1191 Siege of Acre.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a mighty castle that could shrug off months of bombardment—what if the secret to breaking it came from the very enemies who built it? The Crusaders learned that lesson the hard way.