Which tactical advantage did Roman siege towers (Helepolis) provide when used against fortified cities?

💡 Explanation

The Helepolis provided an elevated assault platform, enabled by height and proximity to walls giving access over crenellations which created key strategic breakpoints. Therefore elevated assault creates breakpoints, rather than bypassing moats, or focusing thermal attack/artillery effectiveness which uses alternate techniques.

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