The defensive walls, built to the Dutch design of the period, were so effective a deterrent that the town, although placed under siege, was never taken.

In September 2002 the compound was again placed under siege.

Britain could then place Ireland under siege until it demonstrated it had turned it's back on terrorism.

The army advanced quickly towards Berwick, which was placed under siege.

The Rokkaku tried to take it back in 1570 by cutting off the water supply and placing it under siege.

The Vikings returned and again placed London under siege.

Our opponents have seized the advantage over us, have placed our system under siege.

Gaeta, blockaded early in the conflict, was placed under siege and held out until August.

It was placed under siege from Tories in 1777 and eventually surrendered.

On 28 November, instead of launching another infantry assault, the fort was encircled from all sides and placed under siege.