In continuing to isolate the qualities that make the "greatest" general, the next one I thought was was sieging. Since of the last 400 years in military history more time has been spent sieging and fighting in cities than in open terrain, here is the next ranking:
I wish to know the longest siege: the commanders on both sides, the conflict, the numbers of men involved, their supplies, weaponry, arm (in case combined arms were involved).
Restrictions: both armies must have gunpowder weapons. And yes, I know about Stalingrad, so no need to mention it.
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