Medieval Glossary
Sally
A sudden offensive movement by the garison of a fortified place, directed against the troops or works of the besiegers.
Related term(s): Garrison; Fortify; Besieger; Siege; Blockade
Category: Military - General
Added: 06.05.05
Last modified: 08.31.06
Source information:
Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer. Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1881. 506.
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