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The Battle of Bannockburn: How Robert the Bruce Won Scotland's Freedom
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, the decisive clash that secured Scottish independence under Robert the Bruce. They discuss the strategic genius of Bruce, the use of schiltrons against English cavalry, the famous duel between Bruce and Henry de Bohun, and the aftermath that led to the Declaration of Arbroath. Learn about the key figures like Edward II, Thomas Randolph, and James Douglas, and the terrain of the Bannock Burn that favored the Scots. This episode covers the build-up from the Bruce's guerrilla campaign, the siege of Stirling Castle…
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