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← HistoryWhich risk increased during medieval sieges when concentrated trebuchet fire weakened castle walls?
A)Foundation undermining destabilized upper walls✓
B)Machicolation collapse trapped defenders near
C)Bailey overextension exhausted local soldiers
D)Drawbridge failure isolated forward garrisons
💡 Explanation
Undermining was enabled because concentrated trebuchet fire caused localized wall weakening, triggering foundation settling via soil MECHANISM; therefore undermining became easier, rather than other issues dependent on position and engagement of defenders.
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