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What is the difference between a siege and a battle?
In the past, a battle was the actual fighting, whereas a siege was an attempt by an attacking force to destroy a large fortification like a castle. Sieges were generally a very protracted event that could take years.
Why did the Serb army place sarajevo under siege?
Because the International Community didn't let them take over Sarajevo. It was some sick mind boggling scheme that will most likely not be answered for another 100 years, when classified documents are released for public viewing.
Where was the last majore battle of the revolutionary war fought?
The last major battle of the war was fought at Yorktown, Virginia. An American and French force surrounded the main British field army and forced it to surrender in October 1781, after a few weeks' siege. Interestingly, the war continued for a few years after Yorktown, mostly overseas. The last notable battle associated with the war was actually the siege of Mangalore, India, which ended in 1784. The siege was another defeat for the British, this time at the hands of an army from the Indian country of Mysore.
Who is the inventor of the trench mortar?
An early transportable mortar was invented by Baron Menno van Coehoorn (Siege of Grave, 1673). they have been adapted and improved over the years though .
Who won the battle of siege at khe sahn?
The US Marines at Khe Sanh won because Khe Sanh did not fall to the NVA. At Khe Sanh, General Giap intended to repeat his success against the French Army at Dien Bien Phu fourteen years earlier, but the siege failed because the US managed to supply Khe Sanh by air and provide tactical air support for the defenders, whereas the French air link to Dien Bien Phu was tenuous at best after that siege began.
Why is Newark castle under siege?
Newark Castle is not under siege. No castles in Britain have been under siege in the last several hundred years.
Which city in Russia was under siege for two years?
The Siege of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) commenced on the 9th of September, 1941, and was broken on 27th of January, 1944.
Why did Sarajevo lay in ruins after Olympics?
Because 8 years after the games, there was a civil war and the city was under siege for 3 years.
How long was Carthage in siege of Rome?
Fifteen years.
What is the name of the city on the Loire river site of a siege of the Hundred Years War?
Orléans, on the Loire river suffered a siege during the Hundred Years War.
What was the longest medieval siege?
the One hundred years war
How long did the Argives lay siege to Troy?
For 10 years i believe
How long did the Argives lay siege on Troy?
For 10 years i believe
When was Archimedes born and dead?
Archimedes lived from 287 BC to 212 BC. He was born in the Sicilian city of Syracuse. Syracuse is also the place where he died, after it had been under siege for two years by the Romans.
How old was Joan of Arc when she raised the siege of Orleans?
Joan was about 18 years old at the time.
Which venue was the scene of siege war within ten years of the 1984 games?
St. Moritz,Switzerland
Where was Joan of Arc's first victory over the English during the Hundred Years War?
Her first victory was at the city of Orleans in 1429. She was able to direct the French army to dislodge the British who had held the city under siege for seven months
