Storming a castle by escalade, c1470. Creator: Unknown.

Storming a castle by escalade, c1470. Creator: Unknown.

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Storming a castle by escalade, c1470. The attackers use the method of escalade - to attack the wall using scaling ladders or siege towers. The diversion allows a sapper to make a breach in the base of the wall.

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