What is the history of the catapult?

Answer by  beelady (334)

Catapults were used by the Romans as early as 3rd century BC. The catapult continued to be used as weaponry until as recently as World War I. In the early stages of trench warfare catapults were used to hurl grenades into enemy lines. These were later replaced by mortars. Today catapults are used to launch fighter jets and clay pigeons.

Answer by  PietHeemskerk (133)

THe first siege engine to resemble a catapult was built by the Romans and was called the onager. The same design was used during medieval times, eventually becoming the trebuchet.