There are few examples in early modern history where the media commented so extensively, so diversely and so multi-medially on military events. In Dutch Republic, France and England an incredible amount of eulogies, illustrations, maps and medals related to the sieges were produced, and newspapers wrote about the events in great detail.
In early modern history, there are few examples where media coverage of military events was so extensive, varied, and multi-faceted as it was in the Dutch Republic, France, and England during this period.  Newspapers extensively documented sieges through detailed reports, illustrations, maps, and medals.