In 1314 the history of Scotland as a nation was about to change forever. On the 23rd and 24th June, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, would face down the English army led by Edward II.
Edward, keen to retain the stronghold of Stirling Castle, had led a huge army through Scotland to lift the Scots' siege of his garrison at the Castle. Achieving this was vital to Edward's hopes of re-establishing his weakening grip on the country, but he was stopped short by the army of Robert Bruce.
Over the two days of the battle, Edward's army was repeatedly thwarted by the Scots stubborn resistance before finally finding themselves trapped by the surrounding terrain with no room to manoeuvre their huge force.
The result was an unprecedented rout of King Edward's army and a pivotal moment in Scotland's history.
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Today marks the 702nd anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.
In 1314 the history of Scotland as a nation was about to change forever. On the 23rd and 24th June, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, would face down the English army led by Edward II.
Edward, keen to retain the stronghold of Stirling Castle, had led a huge army through Scotland to lift the Scots' siege of his garrison at the Castle. Achieving this was vital to Edward's hopes of re-establishing his weakening grip on the country, but he was stopped short by the army of Robert Bruce.
Over the two days of the battle, Edward's army was repeatedly thwarted by the Scots stubborn resistance before finally finding themselves trapped by the surrounding terrain with no room to manoeuvre their huge force.
The result was an unprecedented rout of King Edward's army and a pivotal moment in Scotland's history.
Experience medieval warfare like never before and visit the Battle of Bannockburn. With cutting edge 3D technology, take command of the troops who fought in 1314 and pit your wits against friends and family on our virtual battlefield.
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Warfare is a fascinating subject. Despite the dubious morality of using violence to achieve personal or political aims. It remains that conflict has been used to do just that throughout recorded history.
ReplyDeleteYour article is very well done, a good read.