How 5,000 Scots defeated English knights at Stirling Bridge
In this video, we tell the full story of the legendary battle: how simple Scottish peasants defeated the mighty army of King Edward I, how Wallace became a national hero of Scotland, and why this battle changed the course of the First War of Scottish Independence.
🗡️ Learn about:
The background to the Scottish Rebellion of 1297
The brilliant tactics of Wallace and Murray
The course of the battle on September 11, 1297
The death of Hugh Cressingham
The consequences of the victory for Scotland
The Battle of Stirling Bridge proved that courage and cunning can defeat superior forces. The story of William Wallace is a story of the struggle for freedom that still inspires today.
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