Cannon & Krendel
I've been skimming some old tales about sieges, they lay out a few solid tactics. Found any that give a clear edge on defense?
Yes, the chronicles of the Siege of Acre show that layered wallsāan outer ditch, a lower parapet and a higher inner wallāmade it almost impossible for attackers to breach in a single blow. Keep the outer defenses wide enough to force the enemy to spend time in open ground while you fire from the higher walls, and protect your supplies with hidden storerooms and secure gates so the defenders donāt run out of ammunition. Itās a small detail, but it can turn a quick assault into a drawn-out siege that the attackers may not be able to sustain.
Thatās solid, so take the ditch out there and stack the walls. Keep the stores out of sight, and make sure the gates are strong. Itāll grind the attackers into a long slog and let us pick off their losses from a safe distance. Keep the plan tight, no cutting corners.
Sounds like a sound strategy; just doubleācheck the angle of those inner walls so the defenders can keep a line of fire without getting caught in the ditch. Keep the gates reinforced, and youāll hold the line long enough to bleed them. Good luck.
Got it. I'll lock the angles and reinforce those gates. We'll hold the line and keep the enemy bleeding out. Thanks for the headsāup.We comply.Got it. I'll lock the angles and reinforce those gates. We'll hold the line and keep the enemy bleeding out. Thanks for the headsāup.
Glad to be of help. Just remember, even the strongest walls can crumble if the attackers find a single weak spotākeep an eye on that. Good luck.
Sure thing. Iāll keep the eyes peeled. Stay sharp.
Sounds goodājust keep your focus, and youāll notice those weak spots before they become problems.
Thanks, Iāll stay on the lookout. Letās make sure nothing slips past us.