Hi Al,
 
indeed bees were used as a weapon. I know, that straw hives were thrown
down to the enemies by defending people of castles and medieval cities
here in Europe.
 
> Anyone know if bees were ever used as a weapon of war ?
 
Besides hot water, pitch and tar it probably was very effective.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Reimund
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