oppugnationis die
Definition
This term refers specifically to the day on which an attack or assault takes place during a siege. It marks the culmination of preparations and planning.
Analogy
Imagine you've been practicing all week for a big basketball game. Oppugnationis die is like the day of the game when all your hard work and strategy come together, and you finally get to put it into action!
Related terms
Praesidium: The Latin word for a garrison or defensive force stationed within a fortified place.
Obsidio: Refers to the act of besieging or blockading a city or fortress.
Agmen: A Latin term for an army on the march, often used in the context of military campaigns.
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