Which defensive outcome occurs when timber palisades erected by Roman legions during a siege become saturated with oil?

💡 Explanation

Increased fire risk directly occurs because of capillary action which allows the oil to soak into the wood, therefore a longer burn time and increased difficulty in extinguishing any fires. This rather than other options, focuses on wooden structures combustibility.

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