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Battle of Bannockburn, decisive battle in Scottish history that took place June 23–24, 1314, whereby the Scots under Robert I (the Bruce) defeated the English under Edward II, expanding Robert’s territory and influence.
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The Battle of Bannockburn (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Allt nam Bànag or Blàr Allt a' Bhonnaich) was fought on 23–24 June 1314, between the army of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and the army of King Edward II of England, during the First War of Scottish Independence.
23 cze 2020 · The battle of Bannockburn (23–24 June 1314) was fought to the south-east of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. It was the climax of a brutal civil war, pitting the Scots under Robert the Bruce against the English under Edward II.
Date: 24 June 1314. War period: Medieval. Start time and Duration: fought over two days; battle on the second day commenced around 9am, Outcome: Scottish victory. Armies and losses: English: around 13,000 including up to 2000 cavalry; Scottish: probably circa 6,000, including 500 cavalry, reinforced by poorly trained and equipped local forces.
24 cze 2014 · The Battle of Bannockburn, fought on 24 June 1314, was one of the most famous events in the wars of independence. It saw the Scottish king, Robert the Bruce, win a key victory over the...
26 maj 2024 · The Battle of Bannockburn, fought on June 23-24, 1314, stands as a defining moment in Scottish history. This pivotal clash between the forces of Robert the Bruce and Edward II of England marked a turning point in the Wars of Scottish Independence, securing Scotland‘s autonomy and shaping the nation‘s identity for centuries to come.
The defeat at Bannockburn left the north of England exposed to Scottish raids and allowed Edward Bruce, Robert's brother, to invade and devastate large parts of Ireland. Battles of the Anglo-Scottish Wars.
