How to Lay Siege to Forts in America in the 17th and 18th Centuries

Play War Thunder now with my links, and get a massive, free bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more on PC and consoles: https://wtplay.link/sandrhomanhistory | Mobile: https://wtm.game/sandrhomanhistory If you wanted to take a fortified post, there were basically two options. The first was a regular siege, which involved digging approach trenches and slowly advancing toward the fort. This was time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it was typically only used when there was no other alternative. The second option was the assault, or coup de main. Here, the goal was to surprise the enemy and overrun them with force. While it was risky, it was often the preferred method, because it could be very effective when done properly. In this practical guide, we’ll show you exactly what to watch out for when assaulting a fortified outpost. Bibliography Black, J., Fortifications and Siegecraft. Defense and Attack through the Ages, Lanham/Boulder/New York/London 2018. Duffy, Ch., The Fortress in the Age of Vauban and Frederick the Great 1660-1789, London 1985. Hoyt, E., Practical Instructions of Military Officers, Greenfield MA 1811. Stewart, R. W., American Military History, vol. 1, The United States Army and the Forging of a Nation 1775-1917, Washington D.C. 2009.