Which risk increased when Roman military engineers used timber to quickly build earthen fortifications under siege?

💡 Explanation

When timber was used for quick construction of earthen fortifications, increased flammability occurred because treated wood preservation was uncommon leading to easier ignition using fire projectiles. Therefore collapse under siege fire increases rather than, decay, instability, or tunneling vulnerabilities because wood is specifically susceptible to catching aflame easily.

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