Louchuan
Louchuan (楼船, lit. tower ships) were a type of naval vessel, primarily a floating fortress, which has seen use in China since the Han Dynasty. Meant to be a central vessel in the fleet, the louchuan was equipped for boarding and attacking enemy vessels, as well as with siege weapons including traction trebuchets for ranged combat.
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Louchuan
Louchuan (楼船, lit. tower ships) were a type of naval vessel, primarily a floating fortress, which has seen use in China since the Han Dynasty. Meant to be a central vessel in the fleet, the louchuan was equipped for boarding and attacking enemy vessels, as well as with siege weapons including traction trebuchets for ranged combat.
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Louchuan (楼船, lit. tower ships ...... trebuchets for ranged combat.
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樓船,中國古代戰船,因船高首寬,外觀似樓,而得名。因其船大樓高,遠攻近戰皆合宜,故為古代水戰之主力。但亦因船只過高,常致重心不稳,不適遠航,故多只在内河及沿海的水戰中擔任主力。
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Louchuan (楼船, lit. tower ships ...... trebuchets for ranged combat.
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樓船,中國古代戰船,因船高首寬,外觀似樓,而得名。因其船大樓高,遠攻近戰皆合宜,故為古代水戰之主力。但亦因船只過高,常致重心不稳,不適遠航,故多只在内河及沿海的水戰中擔任主力。
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Louchuan
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樓船
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