My strength is in the love of the people. This has always been the motto and guiding light of our family. For us, and for all Greeks, the strength of the country lies in the love of the Greek people for their h
Catapults and ballistae represented the light artillery pieces of the Roman Army; after the fall of the Roman Empire these weapons were widely used by several armies up to the XV century, until black powder became commonly used. The word catapult comes from the Greek (κατα = through and...
“Royal Artillery, I fancy,” said Sherlock. “And a widower.” “But with a child.” “Children, my dear boy, children.” “Come,” said I, laughing, “this is a little too much.” “Surely,” answered Holmes, “it is not hard to say that a man with that bearing, expression ...
“I do not believe that the police credit me—on my word, I do not,” said he in awailing50voice. “Just because they have never heard of it before, they think that such a thing cannot be. But I know that I shall never be easy in my mind until I know what has become of my ...
Marsden, Greek and Roman Artillery, 2 vol. (1969–71); A.W. Lawrence, Greek Aims in Fortification (1979); and Josiah Ober, Fortress Attica: Defense of the Athenian Land Frontier, 404–322 B.C. (1985). The 4th century M.I. Finley, Ancient Sicily, rev. ed. (1979), includes ...
The combat is simple and satisfying, and there's a real joy to equipping yourself with heavy artillery after spending far too long with a copper broadsword. It also packs one of the most impressive physics engines you'll ever find. Sand and silt billows and accumulates in realistic ways; ...