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The Battle of Bannockburn: Scotland's Greatest Victory
In 1314, the forces of Robert the Bruce faced the English army of Edward II near Stirling Castle, in what became the decisive battle of the First Scottish War of Independence. This episode explores the military tactics, the famous duel between Bruce and Henry de Bohun, the role of the schiltron formation, and the aftermath that cemented Bruce's hold on the throne. We also examine the contested accounts of the battle and its enduring legacy as a national symbol.
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