Sieges, heating thereof

From: Jane Williams <janewilliams20_at_...>
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 19:06:04 -0000

> > 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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