The Battle of Stirling Bridge Explained

Fought on September 11th 1297, the Battle of Stirling Bridge stands as one of the most well-known engagements in the conflict known as the Scottish Wars of Independence. Yet its actual events remain poorly understand by many. In this video, we'll take a look at how the battle was fought, and the lasting effects of its result.

SOURCES
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'The Wallace Book', edited by Edward J. Cowan
- Particularly Michael Prestwich's Chapter, 'The Battle of Stirling Bridge: An English Perspective'

'William Wallace', by Andrew Fisher

'Robert Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland', by G.W.S. Barrow

'Kingship and Unity: Scotland, 1000–1306', by G.W.S. Barrow

CREDITS
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All Images Used Under Fair Use

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

[shdeath]

Dude, this was very well made and narrated. The battle map could have been more detailed but I'm not an expert. You should do more of these.

Came here just after watching Braveheart for the dozenth time

[truegamer]

1:42 actual photo from the battle of sterling bridge :D

[pantaglieze]

Completely different than depicted in "Braveheart". Incredible example of the value of leadership and strategy. Brilliant tactics by the Scots and a perfect example of how arrogance, combined with underestimating the enemy leads to defeat. One of history's greatest moments.

[tibulcain]

The video was a great, comprehensive break down of what was going on. But I'm giving you a thumbs up for having the backbone to say "if you don't like it, there's the thumbs down button." Well done sir.

[Salohkin]

Really helped me with my history assignment!

[jackieM]

Thank you! That was very interesting!

[elizabethtaylor]

You have DeMoray wearing the Douglas colours, white field with three blue stars .

[arthurarthur]

Good vid, helped a lot with my homework

[MrJohnycomelately]

I'll be honest "Alright chaps let's have a wee battle" is a totally accurate representation of English Knights of the time.

[charlieslack-smith]

How don't you have millions of subs????

[chip]

Please pick one spelling of Wallace / Wallis’ spelling. Can be confusing. Otherwise an excellent presentation

[ledingdong]

the Johnstons were on the border so i can only imagine what they went through

[StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Alba Go Brach, May the Almighty Architect of the Universe help Scotland to escape the clutches of the Union Of The Crowns, designed to make England invincible.

[davidedbrooke]

Rubbish generalship by cressingham, he had been told a Ford was a few miles away and should have used it.

[pantaglieze]

Could have been a much better explanation. Poorly put together. I still don't know what happened. God forbid you should use a timeline and better visuals.

[beefybeef]

All the dislikes from the Longshanks' descendants

[hermaeusmelon]

I still love that Irish accent of yours.


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[procouswest]

you screwed up when you boldly and ignorantly slandered Wallace saying he had a "penchant" for murder at 2 minutes. a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something:

[Tariq-Algheshaian]

Great video but (Devil) write like this (عفريت) .