A siege is a prolonged military assault and blockade[?] on a city or fortress[?] with the intent of conquering by force or attrition[?].
Sieges usually involve surrounding the target and blocking the provision of supplies.
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Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
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