What is meant by Brandschatzung (translated as Firemoney)?
- Pillaging occupied territory in order to obtain supplies for the army
- Supplying an army under the threat of being accused as heretics
- Hiring mercenary armies as protection against pillaging
- Demanding supplies under threat of torching or pillaging
Answer
The correct answer is D) Demanding supplies under threat of torching or pillaging.
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