The opposition army had archers and crossbows. The Scottish schiltrons found it difficult to avoid the arrows/bolts and could not retreat due the opponents isolating them on three sides with the fourth side blocked by water.
The Scots army lost to the English army in 1298. The British Government army lost to the Jacobite army in 1746.
The Battle of Falkirk, fought on January 17, 1298, during the First War of Scottish Independence, resulted in significant losses for the Scots. Estimates suggest that around 2,000 to 3,000 Scottish soldiers died in the battle, although exact numbers are difficult to ascertain. The defeat was a setback for William Wallace, who was leading the Scottish forces against the English army.
William Wallace's brother, Malcolm Wallace, is believed to have died at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. This battle was part of the First War of Scottish Independence, where Wallace faced the English army led by King Edward I. Although Malcolm's specific role is less documented, his death highlights the personal losses Wallace endured during the struggle for Scotland's freedom.
The English victory at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 was largely due to their effective use of longbowmen and disciplined infantry formations. The English army, led by Edward I, utilized the terrain to their advantage, creating a strong defensive position. Scottish forces, led by William Wallace, struggled to coordinate their attack amidst the English defenses and were ultimately outmaneuvered. The combination of superior tactics and the devastating impact of long-range archery contributed to the English triumph.
William Wallace, a key figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence, notably fought in several significant battles, most famously the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, where his forces achieved a surprising victory against the English. He also participated in the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, where his army suffered a defeat against the English forces led by Edward I. Wallace's campaigns were pivotal in inspiring Scottish resistance against English rule, though his military endeavors ultimately led to his capture and execution in 1305.
Near the end of the battle, many English had been killed and the remaining army were fearful of the powerful Scots. The fact that the small army of Scots were winning against their large army made them afraid, and although they still had a good chance of winning the battle, the English scattered. Some drowned, and others were killed by the Scots.
The Scottish Army under the command of William Wallace and Andrew De Moray.
The Scottish army under the leadership of King Robert I (Robert the Bruce) won (not 'one') the Battle of Bannockburn by defeating the English army under Edward II.
The Scottish Army under Robert the Bruce (Robert I) defeated the larger English Army under Edward II.
The British army was defeated by the Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This decisive battle was led by King Robert the Bruce, who commanded the Scottish forces against the English army under King Edward II. The victory was a significant turning point in the First War of Scottish Independence, solidifying Bruce's position as a national hero in Scotland.
Forces of Robert the Bruce captured Stirling Castle after a siege in 1314. This event should not be confused with the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297, in which Scottish forces under Andrew de Morey and William Wallace soundly defeated the English forces near Stirling at the bridge over the river Forth.
it was an army of parliamentary and scottish troops who wonthe battle