The Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)

About this episode

Michael and Kelly examine the Battle of Stirling Bridge as an example of poor generalship and the mistakes made by the English command.

In this episode of Bow & Blade , Michael and Kelly examine the Battle of Stirling Bridge in Scotland as a clear example of poor generalship. Focusing on the English command's mistakes, they explore how underestimating William Wallace and the Scottish forces led to disastrous decisions over terrain and timing. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists

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Hosts: Michael, Kelly

Topics covered

• Battle of Stirling Bridge
• Scottish history
• military strategy
• generalship
• William Wallace
• English command mistakes

Keywords

• Stirling Bridge
• William Wallace
• Scottish forces
• military mistakes
• 1297
• English command
• battle analysis

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Places: Scotland

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