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The Battle of Flodden: Scotland's Greatest Defeat
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Battle of Flodden, fought on September 9, 1513, near Branxton, Northumberland. King James IV of Scotland, seeking to honor the Auld Alliance with France, invaded England while Henry VIII was campaigning in France. The battle became a disaster for Scotland: James IV was killed, along with most of his nobility, including the Archbishop of St Andrews, the Earls of Argyll, Lennox, and Huntly, and countless other lords and clansmen. The episode explores James's decision to fight despite Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey's defensive position, the…
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