THE REBEL TIMES.
TOPSECRET.

SHOCK! HORROR! RUFUS THE REBEL SERIOUSLY ILL.
'HE IS UNLIKELY TO SURVIVE,' SAYS FRIAR MAY.
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The rebel world has been rocked to the core by the news that their most famous and daring leader, Rufus the Rebel, has been taken seriously ill.
When questioned Friar May admitted that he was unlikely to survive more than two weeks.

Local rebel leaders have made an urgent plea for some young, up and coming rebels, to visit Rufus in order to record his invaluable experience regarding how to attack a medieval castle and how to get past the defenses put in place. We know he has some excellent rousing stories to tell of his daring escapades when he was younger.

A reward will be offered for the best collection of information, helpful diagrams and stories about previous successful attacks presented to THE DOC before Rufus dies.

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So you are going to produce:
instructions on how a medieval
stone castle could be attacked
(you might mention some of the defences you would have to face too).

You may present your work on paper or in your book.
It may be handwritten or word processed - whichever you prefer.
You will be given four lessons and two preps to complete the work.
MAKE SURE YOU WRITE IT FROM RUFUS'S POINT OF VIEW.

Below are some key words and some useful pictures
to help you in your search for information.



Ballista

Battering ram

Battlements

Crenellations

Crossbow

Longbow

Mangonel

Portcullis

Trebuchet

Tower
 
       
Some other ideas:
     
 
Boiling oil
Fire arrows
 
Scaling ladders
Machicolations
 
Sapping (undermining)