The Battle of Falkirk (1298)

Began on the 22nd July 1298
Took place in Falkirk, Scotland
Because: The Scots wanted independence
England was lead by Edward I
Scotland was lead by William Wallace
English Army
1. 2500 Cavalry
2. 12500 Infantry
Scottish Army
1. 1000 Cavalry
2. 5000 Infantry
The Scottish army were placed on higher ground as an advantage considering they had less than half the amount the English army had.
Four Schiltrons were used and inbetween each one were archers.
The archers were defended by the Scottish cavalry
1. The English cavalry surprised the Scottish cavalry by attacking on both sides of the hill. The Scottish cavalry that weren't killed fled the battlefield
2. The more skilled English archers took down the Scottish archers
3. Edward ordered a frontal cavalry charge on the four Scottish Schiltrons which was unsuccessful.
4. The English archers began to take down the Scottish Schiltrons and after gaps began to appear in them, the cavalry finished off the Schiltrons.
Weapons Used
1. Swords
2. Longbows
3. Crossbows
4. Spears
5. Chainmail Armour

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