0
A siege is when a castle, fort, walled town or city is surrounded and nothing is allowed to get in or out. A siege usually continues until the city (or otherwise) either surrenders due to lack of supplies, until the city falls to attack, until the besieging army gives up and goes away or until the besieging army is chased away or defeated by a relieving army.
'Liege' rhymes with siege.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoIn the history of England, sieges of cities - usually by the king's army to surpress a rebellion - were a very rare occurrence and most lasted no more than a few days. Long sieges that affected daily life were more common on mainland Europe. The immediate effect was that groups of people were ordered to the walls to repair damages and - if the city did not have a strong garrison - help with the defence of the city. Others were called on to put out fires caused by the besiegers' bombardments.
Food scarcity was of course another effect on daily life. Shortages also depended on how well a city had been able to prepare and stockpile for a siege and on its possibilities to resupply during the siege. Most people tried to as much as possible go about their daily business during a siege.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoA siege in the medieval times was when an attacking army would surround a castle or city, cut off all the supplies, and wait for the garrison to starve or assault the city.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What were advantages to using siege engines in medieval times?
They are strong.
Who used siege towers?
People who lived in castles during the medieval times used them for attacking other castles and forcing them to surrender.
Which mediterranean civilization had siege engine?
the medieval civilization.
What colour were castles in medieval times?
Quite simply, medieval catapults were utilitarian siege weapons and were not embellished in any manner and therefore would only have the colour or their ownwood, rope andcloth construction.
What was the longest medieval siege?
the One hundred years war
What were advantages to using siege engines in medieval times?
They are strong.
Who used siege towers?
People who lived in castles during the medieval times used them for attacking other castles and forcing them to surrender.
Why do a siege?
People used a Siege in Medieval warfare times to capture the enemy. The attackers would surround the castle and let no one in, and let no one out. The Siege would end when the enemies surrendered due to them being starving and/or dehydrated.
When were siege engines developed?
The siege engines were developed in the medieval era, in the middle agesHope this helps!
What is a mongonal?
Medieval catapult like siege weapon.
Which mediterranean civilization had siege engine?
the medieval civilization.
What colour were castles in medieval times?
Quite simply, medieval catapults were utilitarian siege weapons and were not embellished in any manner and therefore would only have the colour or their ownwood, rope andcloth construction.
What are some siege weapons?
catapults, grappling hooks, rams, or cannons are all late medieval siege weapons
What are the release dates for Secrets of Lost Empires II - 1996 Medieval Siege - 1.1?
Secrets of Lost Empires II - 1996 Medieval Siege - 1.1 was released on: USA: 2000
What is a talus on a medieval castle?
A slope on the wall to prevent siege towers and ladders
What was the longest medieval siege?
the One hundred years war
What is a blastilla?
I believe a blastilla is a medieval siege weapon,like a catault,exept offensive
