Watch Savannah Under Attack After you have watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words). 4: How did armies traditionally lay siege to a town?

Answer 1

Traditionally, armies laid siege to a town by surrounding it and cutting off its supply lines to starve the inhabitants into submission. They would set up camps around the town to prevent anyone from entering or leaving. This often involved building fortifications, such as trenches and siege engines, to weaken the town’s defenses. Additionally, besieging forces might bombard the walls with cannons or catapults to breach them, allowing them to storm the town. The process could last for weeks or even months, with the goal of wearing down the defenders and forcing them to surrender due to lack of food, resources, or hope of relief.