He instead began siege operations, methodically advancing on the entrenched Americans.
Meanwhile, the Captain and his men engage in a major siege operation.
York was now completely encircled and siege operations began in earnest.
From then on the British were required to conduct a siege operation.
Abercrombie also had the option to avoid a pitched battle, instead beginning siege operations against the French position.
By 20 August the full army had arrived, the city was surrounded, and siege operations began.
The British siege operation proceeded throughout September, often under heavy fire.
Also, autumn was not considered a suitable time for siege operations.
Several officers were lost and could not be replaced and a better system of training for siege operations was required.
During the siege operation, one of the sappers was killed and other seven were wounded.