In today’s video we are diving deep into one of the most crucial battles in the Scottish Wars of Independence, the battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

In the 1200s and 1300s Scotland was oppressed by England and the scottish people wanted freedom. This was Robert the Bruce’s greatest victory

This historical battle occurred in medieval times and is extremely famous worldwide, having been included in multiple historical war movies including outlaw king and Braveheart.

William Wallace's death was the catalyst for this medieval battle as it inspired the scottish people to rebel against the English.

Robert the Bruce led this revolt and led the scottish people to a decisive victory against edward the 2nd’s English army with the use of the shiltron and pikemen

The battle led to scottish independence in 1328

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