James Douglas, Scottish commander part 1.

James Douglas was a Scottish commander and rose to be one of the most prominent Scottish leaders in Scottish history as his leadership and skill won him many victories during the Scottish war of independence.

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Sources-
Scotland's First War of Independence: A Chronicle of the Struggle Fought and Won by Wallace and Bruce

Freedoms Sword, Scotlands war of Independence.

The Wars of Independence- BBC Scotland

[Embracehistoria]

This is the first time I've done a life story on a specific historical figure, would you guys want to see the channel cover more specify historical figures?

[ZAL]

James Douglas the most feared knight in Scottish history, such an amazing man and warrior, who really does deserve his own film telling the story of his life

[haydendouglas]

He is like my 16th grandfather. Great presentation! Thank you very much for covering someone who does not get enough recognition. The English tend to ignore much of Scottish history.

[imyourhuckleberry]

My ancestor Thomas Dickson, a distant cousin to Sir James Douglas, fought alongside James, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Thomas Dickson went with James Douglas to retake Douglas castle from the English..He was killed in battle that Sunday in 1297 by a slash across his belly, he was seen holding his belly to keep his guts in while he fought on finally succumbing to his wounds. Dickson and his family were ceded lands south of Douglas by Robert the Bruce for his bravery in battle. My name is Reese Thomas Dickson and am proud to say I am a decendant of Thomas Dickson. The Douglas and Dickson have always been great friends.

[Thirenn]

Good Job my man. I'm living in Scotland as a foreigner and always been up for Scottish Independence!!

[stephengreerii]

Sir James is my 22nd great grandfather. Thank you for such a great video. Stephen Douglas Greer ll

[davidwallace]

Dam in school we learned more about The Tudors, practily everything about English history except Scots history. I'm ashamed I never heard of this Scottish legend until few mnths back. I'm glad this guy got his titles and lands back. RIP Sir James Douglas ( Alba Gu Bràth )

This guy deserves a movie about his life and what he went through.

[staygoldponyboy]

I love military tactics find it fascinating! Fair play to the Scots they did their homework.

[bennym]

Love your videos! You deserve more subscribers. Keep em coming 👍🏻

[chrisfleming]

Great channel bro from fellow Scot Christopher

[misterangel]

You have a interesting style of telling your story sir.
I think I am going to enjoy this channel a lot. 😎👍

[jk]

an episode on Robert the Bruce's European tournament records would be good, I believe he was multiple joust and tournament champion throughout Europe, basically the 'Ronaldo' of his time.

[chasemurraychristopherdola]

Hi I love your videos and content a lot and is this video on James the black Douglas and the reason I am asking is because you see I am part Scottish and I interested in that period of Scottish history

[rachelmerrill]

Proud descendant of the Douglas family 🎉

[gounchface]

Why were these guys fighting?
Who benefits.

[glassslipper]

I am a descendant of the Douglas clan through Lady Anne Geary Douglas.

[williamwilson]

As a descended t of Sir James, very familiar with his life story, your account was rather biased against the man.

[chrisfleming]

Great channel bro. I am from Stirling Scotland and was wondering I know my history quite well but with a great man like you could help. I am writing a song about Black Douglas and Scottish Indy in my Metallica styled band. Would you be cool teaming up with me writing a song about it thanks

[wendykeown]

i read somewhere that the term black Douglas comes from the Scottish meaning of the name...'Black Water'

[Schemez-vhiphopbeatz]

lets see how many Americans in the comments are his ancestors