Events Tagged: "fortress"

Acra fortress falls - Simon captures last Seleucid stronghold in Jerusalem, complete control achieved

Fall of Masada - last Jewish stronghold falls, 960 defenders commit mass suicide rather than surrender to Romans

Harald builds ring fortresses - Trelleborg-type circular fortresses demonstrate royal power and military organization

Siege of Montségur begins - last major Cathar stronghold, 500 defenders hold mountaintop fortress for 10 months