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: 06.06.05
Last modified: 09.01.06
Source information: Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer. Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1881. 506.

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