The Siege Official

Using artillery or siege engines to damage walls and break morale.

A siege is a form of military blockade where armed forces surround a fortified location—such as a city, castle, or fort—to prevent the movement of people and supplies in or out, aiming to force a surrender through attrition, starvation, or a eventual assault. This tactic has been used throughout history, from ancient times to modern conflict. The Siege

The primary characteristic, where the attacker surrounds the location to isolate it. Using artillery or siege engines to damage walls

A 13-day siege by the Mexican army against Texian defenders, allowing for the declaration of Texian independence. The primary characteristic, where the attacker surrounds the

Due to the high cost of time and resources, attackers often offered terms of surrender to defenders. Historical Significance & Examples

A famous Roman siege where the army built a massive ramp to breach a Jewish stronghold. Life Under Siege

The goal is to drain the defenders of resources, rather than a direct, costly attack.