Battle of Falkirk

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Known of: First War of Scottish Independence
Location: Falkirk, Scotland
Result: Decisive English victory
Unique unit in the game: William Wallace - a Scottish landowner who became a main leader in the war of independence and obtained an iconic status. By the rumors he was a tall man with the body of a giant. Seven years after the Scots lost the battle of Falkirk, King Edward I of England had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason.

Battle of Falkirk map

Battle of Falkirk map

Sides Scotland England
Leader Sir William Wallace Guardian of Scotland Edward I of England
Army 5000 infantry,
1000 cavalry
12 500 infantry,
2 500 cavalry