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← HistoryWhich outcome accompanied medieval castle sieges during winter because of frozen moats?
A)Ground became reinforced
B)Ramparts became more durable
C)Trenches became far muddier
D)Ditches became viable bridges✓
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Reduced defensive capability resulted because the **phase transition** of freezing created solid ground where watery barriers had stalled besiegers, therefore allowing the attacking army to advance with their siege equipment, rather than remaining deterred.
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