During the Siege of Derry, which lasted from December 1688 to August 1689, the conditions were dire for the inhabitants. The city faced severe food shortages due to a blockade imposed by James II's forces, leading to widespread hunger and desperation among the defenders. The situation was compounded by the harsh winter, with cold temperatures and limited supplies exacerbating the suffering. Despite these challenges, the defenders remained resolute, ultimately leading to the lifting of the siege when relief forces arrived.
Siege machines were invented during ancient times, with their earliest forms appearing around 400 BCE in ancient Greece. Notable developments occurred during the Roman Empire, where various siege engines like the battering ram, catapult, and trebuchet were refined and widely used in warfare. These innovations significantly impacted military tactics and fortifications throughout history.
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The Siege of Petersburg (1864-1865) involved several key figures. General Ulysses S. Grant led the Union forces, while General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Army. Their strategic maneuvers and decisions were pivotal in the prolonged conflict. Additionally, figures like General Philip Sheridan and General Ambrose Powell Hill played significant roles in various engagements during the siege.
The siege of Petersburg was an example of "Trench Warfare", with two armies facing each other in an endless battle of attrition, like those which would have been fought during the WW1 on the European western front.
The siege of Petersburg was an example of "Trench Warfare", with two armies facing each other in an endless battle of attrition, like those which would have been fought during the WW1 on the European western front.
Siege engines, catapaults and the like, were replaced by siege cannon and mortars.
During which period.
A Roman Ballista was a catapult-like device used for throwing stones at city walls during a siege.
crappy
well i dont know but i know they ahd lots of battels woth the romas.
rough
The living conditions were horrible. They were sorta like the middle passage. Look it up on wikipedia
woller
not nice
well the whiplash is good for speeding up without touching the ground like a ripstik but its quite small. the siege is good for drifting and turning but its heavy and bulky. overall i like the siege
Medieval catapult like siege weapon.
After a lengthy siege