England Vs Scotland: 1297 Historical Battle of Stirling Bridge | Total War Battle

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The Battle of Stirling Bridge, fought on September 11, 1297, was a significant Scottish victory during the First War of Scottish Independence. Scottish forces led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray defeated a much larger English army commanded by John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham. This victory boosted Scottish morale and established Wallace as a prominent leader in the fight for independence. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 King Alexander is killed 00:47 Scotland's new leader 01:27 The Scottish uprising 02:12 The Scottish resistance 03:09 King Edward gains control 03:42 The Scottish rebellion gains momentum 04:39 The Battlefield 05:03 The army compositions 05:40 The days leading up to the battle 06:28 The English begin to cross the bridge 07:02 The Scottish launch their attack 08:30 The Scottish troops gain a tactical advantage 09:09 The English army begins to retreat 09:27 The remaining English soldiers are trapped 10:11 Aftermath