Though severely wounded early in the five day siege, Holderman continued to lead his men until finally being relieved.

A three day siege took place with no one willing to back down.

The temple, where the citizens had taken refuge, was destroyed after a two day siege.

By the end of the nine hundred day siege the body-count would be nearer a million and a half.

The modern fortifications fell to the Germans after only a seven day siege.

After a three day siege, Willoughby surrendered on 31 July.

Nearly half of the workers remained on board, refusing to return to Shanghai, turning the situation into a three day siege.

The castle fell after a two day siege.

After a 40 day siege the Chinese had broken through the outer wall and cut off the water supply.

After a 44 day siege, the city finally capitulated.