Under Siege

A formidable fortress of words.
A history-themed crossword with clever wordplay. This puzzle focuses on military vocabulary, historical conflicts, and a well-known phrase of attack.
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  • 1A
    To sally forth, as from a besieged castle
  • 5A
    The desired outcome of a long battle
  • 6A
    They speak louder than words, proverbially
  • 7A
    The Bronze ___, for one
  • 8A
    Like a commander's unyielding gaze

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  • 2D
    Part of a Churchillian promise, with blood and tears
  • 3D
    Extended attack on a fortress, as at Troy
  • 4D
    Combined with SIEGE, it forms this puzzle's theme