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← HistoryWhich tactical consequence directly resulted from Roman ballistae limitations?
A)Fortification siege line construction✓
B)Increased legionary shield weight
C)Increased naval ramming speed
D)Cavalry charge range extension
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Siege lines became necessary because the ballista's limited range and accuracy increased the attacker's vulnerability; they needed protection during sustained bombardment. The entrenchment decreased causalities, therefore the attackers could only move when they had successfully knocked off enough stonework rather than risking all-out assault.
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