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because they were betrayed by loyalist who supported long shanks.

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Q: Why did the English win the battle of falkirk?
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What happened to William Wallace after the battle of falkirk?

The first battle of Falkirk involved William Wallace in 1298.


When did the Battle of Falkirk end?

The battle lasted for a few hours. It was fought on October 2, 1835.


How many men did William have at the battle of Falkirk?

There is no known official figure for how many men William Wallace fought with in the Battle of Falkirk. There have been so many conflicting statements from both the Scots and the English over the years that the truth has been distorted and lost in history.


Did robert the bruce betray wallace at the battle of falkirk?

No


What weapon did King Edward I use to defeat the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk?

Both sides at the 1298 used spears, pikes and swords at the Battle of Falkirk. The main reason that King Edward I was the victor was due to his use of the longbow. His archers concentrated their arrows at points in the Scots rows of pike men. This created weaknesses in these areas and allowed the English cavalry openings which they exploited, turning the battle into an English victory.

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What English king won the Battle of Falkirk?

English King Edward I won the Battle of Falkirk.


When did William Wallace go to battle?

From 1297 with the slaughter of the English garrison in Lanark, to the disastrous Battle of Falkirk in 1298.


When did Battle of Falkirk Muir happen?

Battle of Falkirk Muir happened on 1746-01-17.


What happened to William Wallace after the battle of falkirk?

The first battle of Falkirk involved William Wallace in 1298.


How many men did William have at the battle of Falkirk?

There is no known official figure for how many men William Wallace fought with in the Battle of Falkirk. There have been so many conflicting statements from both the Scots and the English over the years that the truth has been distorted and lost in history.


When did the Battle of Falkirk end?

The battle lasted for a few hours. It was fought on October 2, 1835.


What year was the Battle of Falkirk?

The Battle of Falkirk took place on July 22 1298. It was one of the major battles in the first war of Scottish independence


Which fights was William Wallace in?

The Battle of Stirling Bridge. The Battle of Falkirk.


Did robert the bruce betray wallace at the battle of falkirk?

No


Who lost the battle of Falkirk?

The Scots army lost to the English army in 1298. The British Government army lost to the Jacobite army in 1746.


What weapon did King Edward I use to defeat the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk?

Both sides at the 1298 used spears, pikes and swords at the Battle of Falkirk. The main reason that King Edward I was the victor was due to his use of the longbow. His archers concentrated their arrows at points in the Scots rows of pike men. This created weaknesses in these areas and allowed the English cavalry openings which they exploited, turning the battle into an English victory.


Weapons they used in the Battle of Falkirk?

There were two battles of Falkirk 1298 and 1746 - which one is the question about?