Which mechanical result occurred due to mining during medieval sieges?

💡 Explanation

The intended result of early siege mining was a controlled collapse; a subterranean tunnel would be dug under a city wall, then the supports would be burned causing catastrophic collapse via induced undermining, rather than more direct assault methods.

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