Bannockburn
War: English Scottish Wars


Date: 24 Jun 1314
Location:
Outcome: Scots victory over the English

Overview: Fought June 24, 1314, between the Scots under Robert Bruce, and the English invaders under Edward II. Bruce's position was partly covered by a marsh, and further strengthened by pitfalls, in which the English cavalry were entrapped, and defeated with great loss. The king escaped with difficulty and the invasion was abandoned.