Which mechanical consequence arises from a delayed sapping operation?

💡 Explanation

Delay in sapping gives defenders time to reinforce, thus increasing the risk that siege-tower's **mechanical advantage decreases** reaching the walls leading to capture. This occurs because the walls haven't been weakened enough; therefore the siege towers reach the fort, rather than catapults becoming less effective or collapse if undermining was conducted properly.

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