Battle of Falkirk Flashcards
When did the Battle of Falkirk take place?
22nd July 1298.
What strategy did Wallace use to avoid a pitched battle with Edward I’s army?
Wallace hid his army and destroyed crops and buildings in southern Scotland to force Edward’s army to return home for supplies.
How did Wallace position his forces at Falkirk?
He placed four schiltrons facing the English, flanked by archers, with a small cavalry force in the rear.
What was the outcome of the battle?
The English army proved too strong, driving the Scots from the battlefield.
What happened to the Scottish cavalry during the battle?
The Scottish cavalry fled, leaving the archers exposed to the English cavalry.
How did the English longbowmen affect the Scottish schiltrons?
The longbowmen weakened the schiltrons from a distance, making them vulnerable to cavalry attacks.
What was the result of the battle for the Scottish army?
The Scottish army was massacred, with up to 10,000 Scots estimated to have died. Wallace was forced to flee the battlefield.
