Napoleonic Siege Warfare

Napoleonic siege warfare involved armies surrounding and attacking fortified towns or strongholds to force surrender. The attacker would block supply lines, bombard defenses with artillery, and attempt to breach walls or weaken the infrastructure. Defenders relied on fortifications, supplies, and defensive tactics to resist until relief or surrender. Napoleon’s armies used disciplined artillery, coordinated attacks, and engineering expertise to conduct sieges efficiently. The process combined military strategy, engineering, and logistics, emphasizing precision and planning to overcome fortified positions and achieve strategic objectives.