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Defending a Castle

Gone Medieval

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The Strains of Siege: Conflict and Psychology in the Castle

This chapter explores the challenges of resource management and interpersonal tensions among defenders in a besieged castle, particularly during the Siege of Carlisle in 1461. It examines the psychological strain of confinement and contextualizes these struggles within the broader narrative of the Wars of the Roses.

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