Due to the high cost of time and resources, attackers often offered terms of surrender to defenders. Historical Significance & Examples
A 872-day, brutal encirclement during WWII, which caused massive civilian loss of life. The Siege
Life inside a besieged city was characterized by intense pressure, low public order, and severe shortages of food. The psychological impact of fear and starvation often led to desperation, with survivors enduring unimaginable hardship. The Siege of the Alamo - American Battlefield Trust Due to the high cost of time and
Using artillery or siege engines to damage walls and break morale. brutal encirclement during WWII
The goal is to drain the defenders of resources, rather than a direct, costly attack.