Instead of direct attacks, besieging a castle was more
cost-efficient and effective. However depending on the castle, attacks could last
from a few months to years.
The battering ram is an attack engine invented during the ancient
times used to break open doors or walls. The battering ram is, in its simplest
form a large log carried by multiple people that is launched against a target
with enough force to break it.
Tunnels could serve one out of two purposes. Some tunnels
were built under walls or towers. Afterwards, the attackers carefully made it collapse
by removing wood that was previously holding the tunnel open. If done properly
the wall would collapse and allowed the attackers to enter the castle. Other tunnels were dug so the army itself could
cross underground and attack the defenders from within. One of the main
problems about tunnels was it had water if it rained, and if it rained defenders
found out the tunnels would get moist soil around the inside, it could collapse
altogether killing everyone inside.
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