Breeching the wall

Book 12

The Trojans are at the wall the Greeks built, they dismount from their chariots, and form up in five companies. Then, the Trojans charge; the Greeks desperately try to hold them back by raining stones down on them. The two Ajaxes lead the defense, the fighting is furious, and for a time the Greeks hold the line. Then Hector leads the Trojans on again, breaks down the gate, and urges the Trojans to scale the wall, while many come though the gate. The Greeks then flee in panic towards the ships, in panic and confusion.