They could come out to make local counterattacks , but for the most part they had to simply remain within the defenses and try to counter the moves that Philip made .
The defenders were of course tied to their base , the castle .
defenders could come out to make local counterattacks , but for the most part defenders had to simply remain within the defenses and try to counter the moves that Philip made .
The defenders were of course tied to their base , the castle .