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The urgency of the situation calls for immediate defensive preparations that could mitigate the expected assault. An often-overlooked fundamental in medieval sieges is the construction of trenches, which disrupt the attackers’ movements and hinder their ability to approach defenses effectively. King Théoden's failure to initiate trench digging exacerbates the vulnerabilities of Helms Deep, making it easier for the Uruk-hai to approach the walls unchallenged.