Which unintended siege consequence occurred due to concentric castle design?

💡 Explanation

Siege forces that capture the outer wall can trap the castle's inhabitants, creating a long-term supply problem by the Encirclement mechanism. Because interior areas consume rations, therefore inhabitants use supplies faster, rather than defenders being able to raid the external territories.

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