William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 ⚔️ First War of Scottish Independence Part 2

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

🎼 Music:
Filmstro

Sources:
• Stirling Bridge & Falkirk 1297-98 (Pete Armstrong). ISBN: 978-1-84176-510-5
• Robert the Bruce, King of Scots (Ronald McNair Scott). ISBN: 978-1-78211-177-1
• A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain (Marc Morris). ISBN: 978-0-091-79684-6
• The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence (David Santiuste). ISBN: 978-1-78159-012-6
• Edward I (Michael Prestwich). ISBN: 978-0-300-07157-3
• William Wallace: Brave Heart (James MacKay). ISBN: 9781780574288

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[michaelsinger]

Somehow Braveheart managed to show the Battle of Stirling BRIDGE, without the bridge.

But seriously, it was a very well-executed ambush. And the English were foolish here as well.

The story of Wallace allegedly making a sword belt out of Hugh Cressingham’s skin is knarly.

[JawsOfHistory]

"Fight brave, men. One day, centuries from now, a Mel Gibson film will comically misrepresent this moment" - William Wallace.

[peterboyd]

As a Scot who loves history I love this. Thank you Historymarche. The genius of Wallace using the bridge to negate the English armies greater numbers. Letting a part of army cross then attacking and the only line of retreat being across the same bridge. Scottish History is complicated.

[andreascovano]

3:11 I love how you made Edward speak in french, the language he actually spoke in, instead of english

[AmNotHere]

There's a 'History of Scotland' episode by Neil Oliver where he mentions the fact that Wallace fashioned the scabbard for his sword out of the skin of the english bishop he caught and flayed alive.

People also have to bear in mind that Wishart's strategy was to use Wallace's guerilla warfare tactics buy enough time for him to find a capable Scottish nobleman for the country to unite around and eventually drive out the english in their war of independence. Wallace's hit and run tactics did exactly that though Wallace didn't live to see the day Robert Bruce gain Scotland it's indepedence.

[davidmcfarland]

I really wish more people would acknowledge the part the other protector Andrew Murray played in the rebellions. He led an amazing campaign in the North while Wallace led one in the South. Murray was also likely a major player in the planning of Stirling as he was a combat tested leader

[rextucker]

Writing about the Earl and saying he fled so swiftly that his horse "Never again tasted fodder" shows us that Walter of Guisborough was our kinda guy.

[stroqus]

My favorite story of all historical struggles, the underdog survives the seemingly hopeless situation and prevails

[AK-vrel]

Good timing! Today is the Feast of Saint Margaret of Scotland.

[georgemackins]

Loving these good old Scotland vs England battles. Keep up the great content. ❤

[denniscleary]

Sorry I missed the premiere of the first part but I’m glad I’m here for the second, William Wallace!!

[williamwallace]

Have long awaited the release of this video, the ancestors thank you! Fight on!

[samuelmargueret]

And days after days history marche is here to bring us knowledge !! The time of history as no effect on you !!

[stu_gibson]

I'm Scottish and studying History at a Scottish University. Youd be amazed how little these battles are covered 😑

[Strat-Guides]

Wow, no established titles sponsorship for this one? Joking of course, great video as always!!

[midshipman]

I really apreciate the little side info on the scrolls with the scrolls for additional details that might seem tangential for the progressing narrative, but are good to know as an aside.

[SineriasCoaching]

That was short, but still satisfied me.

[breydanthein]

Thank you for all you Your videos are greatly appreciated

[mortarboss]

As a former student at Stirling University I very much enjoyed the video.

[woodlandcreature]

Great work on showing some of Scotlands history, really enjoyed this episode as in my previous work I spent 6 years telling this story of the battle at Stirling Bridge. An amazing strategic victory that would be replicated in the area 17 years later.

One thing I'll say for anyone making videos on Scotland - Scone, crowing place of Scottish Kings, and sadly close to Perth, is pronounced Skoon