"The siege of Weinsberg" Topic

"I wish to share a story based on true events, for which we need to travel back a bit in time, to the month of December 1140, to be correct.

The fortress of Weinsberg was probably built in the early 11th century; it lay and still does lie on top of a hill in Germany. In the weeks leading up to the event I wish to share, the fortress ended besieged due to a power struggle between the royal houses of Welfen and Staufern. The Weinsberg castle belonged to the Welfen, and King Konrad III was eager to carry away a victory and claim the fortress.

On the 21st of December that year, this victory finally arrived after an open field battle was won by King Konrad's army against the troops of Welf VI, who had arrived to help the desperate folk in the castle. Alas, his defeat doomed all hope for those within the fortress walls, and capitulation was decided to be the last option…."
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Ummmmm. Geez.

Just a heads up for anyone considering clicking the link…

The article is not nearly as much about the siege itself as it uses the siege as an illustration to a broader point regarding equality (or perceived inequality) of the genders.

I'm not coming down on either side, just don't expect any type of historical summary, analysis, etc.