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The Battle of Glen Shiel: Hanoverian Victory in 1719
In this episode of The Story of Scotland, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, a decisive Hanoverian victory that crushed a Jacobite rising backed by Spain. Learn about the Spanish Jacobite force that landed at Loch Duich, the strategic use of government-built roads by General Joseph Wightman, and the controversial Highland charge that failed against disciplined firepower. The episode also delves into the aftermath: the destruction of the clan system, the Disarming Acts, and the role of the Independent Highland Companies. Key figures include George Keith…
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