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The Battle of Dunbar 1296: Humiliation and the Hammer's Wrath
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the humiliating English victory at the Battle of Dunbar in 1296, which set the stage for the Wars of Independence. John Balliol, the puppet king, surrenders to Edward I after the brutal sack of Berwick. The episode covers the deployment of the English longbow against Scottish spearmen, the capture of key strongholds like Edinburgh and Stirling castles, and the humiliation of John Balliol forced to abdicate. It also discusses the removal of the Stone of Destiny to Westminster and the brutal subjugation of Scotland, leading to the resistance that…
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