> > Nor me, but I'm no expert on medieval/ancient warfare. Sieges
> > generally lasted months, not years, didn't they?
>
> Well, the most famous one lasted 10 years...
>
> RR
It did, didn't it?
AFAIR that was in a warmer climate?
And wasn't Troy supposed to be a "civilised" siege, as it were? So a wagon full of firewood would simply be allowed in? If you want a battle, you make an appointment, and clear the proposed site of chariot-damaging rocks first?
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