While medieval warfare was dominated by the sustained siege of a fortified castle or city, armies also regularly met in direct combat on the battlefield.

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Siege towers are giant movable buildings – big rectangles on wheels that protect attackers as they approach the castle and give access to the tops of its walls.

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