Due to the high cost of time and resources, attackers often offered terms of surrender to defenders. Historical Significance & Examples
The primary characteristic, where the attacker surrounds the location to isolate it. The Siege
A 872-day, brutal encirclement during WWII, which caused massive civilian loss of life. Due to the high cost of time and
The goal is to drain the defenders of resources, rather than a direct, costly attack. brutal encirclement during WWII
A 13-day siege by the Mexican army against Texian defenders, allowing for the declaration of Texian independence.
Using artillery or siege engines to damage walls and break morale.