This boa, the American columns, are being besieged between Basra and other towns north, west, south and west of Basra… Now even… — Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf Copy Share Image
So why are we practicing this, anyway?" Percy asked. "Do you guys spend a lot of time laying siege to fortified cities? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Now even the American command is under siege. We are hitting it from the north, east, south and west. We chase them… — Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf Copy Share Image
Laying siege to enemy-controlled cities allows attacking armies to keep their own casualties low by avoiding urban combat. — Walid Muallem Copy Share Image