siege of syracuse
Proper noun: 1. A historical military blockade of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The term refers specifically to two famous sieges in classical antiquity, distinguished by the besieging power. * The Athenian siege (415–413 BC): A major campaign during the Peloponnesian War where Athens attempted to conquer Syracuse. The expedition ended in a catastrophic defeat for Athens. * The Roman siege (214–212 BC): A pivotal engagement during the Second Punic War where the Roman Republic besieged Syracuse, which was allied with Carthage. The city eventually fell, leading to its sack.
The term is used to discuss these specific historical events. It is typically preceded by an article ("the") and often specified by the besieging force (e.g., "the Athenian siege of Syracuse").
Examples: * The siege of Syracuse was a turning point in the Peloponnesian War. * Historians study the tactics used during the Roman siege of Syracuse. * The failure of the siege of Syracuse severely weakened the Athenian empire.
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a prolonged and determined effort to overcome a stronghold or a persistent problem.
- The legal team's investigation was a long siege of Syracuse against the corporation's defenses.
- Siege (n): A military operation where forces surround a town or building to compel its surrender.
- Syracusan (adj): Of or relating to the city of Syracuse.
- The Syracusan forces were led by Hermocrates during the Athenian siege.
- Blockade
- Investment (archaic military term for a siege)
- Encirclement
This term functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to these two historical events. It does not have other general meanings.
When used without further specification, "the Siege of Syracuse" most commonly refers to the Athenian siege (415–413 BC) due to its profound historical significance as recorded by Thucydides. The Roman siege is usually specified as "the Roman siege of Syracuse."
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the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
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the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
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