Siege
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siege-185-16184065
title:
Siege
text:
A siege is a military blockade of a city, or fortress, with the intent of conquering by attrition, or by well-prepared assault. Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static, defensive position. Consequently, an opportunity for negotiation between combatants is common, as proximity and fluctuating advantage can encourage diplomacy. A siege occurs when an attacker encounters a city or fortress that cannot be easily taken by a quick
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Military land blockade of a location
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege
date created:
2001-04-09T19:30:38Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T22:02:20Z
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image:
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13
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