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Wars of Independence

Ambitious and ruthless, Edward I of England brought Scotland to its knees with a military campaign every bit as brutal as it was successful. The nation's fate lay in the hands of a Scottish knight turned resistance fighter and a man prepared to sacrifice everything to be king. Our story continues with their fight for Scotland's freedom...

Wars of Independence — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Hammers of the Scots

The search for a new king meant a fight for the survival of Scotland's independence.
The Battle of Stirling Bridge — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Hammers of the Scots

William Wallace's outnumbered Scottish army triumphs at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The Battle of Falkirk — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Hammers of the Scots

William Wallace's men suffer a bloody defeat at the Battle of Falkirk.
Bruce and Bishop Lamberton sign pact to resist Edward I, 1304 — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Bruce and Bishop Lamberton sign a pact to resist the English and make Bruce the king.
Robert the Bruce's early failures — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Robert the Bruce's forces were killed at Methven. His family were killed or captured.
Bruce defeats an English force at Glentrool, 1307 — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Bruce defeated a larger force at Glentrool. It proved to be a great propaganda victory.
Robert the Bruce's victories and illness — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

During Robert the Bruce's campaign against the Comyns, he falls ill and momentum is lost.
Bruce victorious at Bannockburn, 1314 — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

In a key battle, Robert the Bruce defeats the forces of Edward II of England.
The Declaration of Arbroath, 1320 — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Sent to Pope, the Declaration became a powerful symbol of Scotland's independence.
Robert the Bruce's eventual victory — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Scotland attains the independence of the Scottish crown.
Robert the Bruce dies, 1329 — A History of Scotland, Series 1, Bishop Makes King

Having secured Scotland's independence, Robert the Bruce dies after a long illness.