Battle Of Falkirk

Question 1

Year

Answer 1

1298

Question 2

Impact of longbows

Answer 2

The use of the Schiltron made it seem that a scottish victory was going to occur however once the 5000 longbow men were used the Schiltrons were broken allowing the Cavalry to charge through

Question 3

Use of the Schiltron

Answer 3

Despite their loss , the Schiltron used by William Wallace were formidable and prevented the English from advancing until the longbow was used

Question 4

Edward 1

Answer 4

Used archers well
Exploited the weak flank defence of the scottish
Supplied his army well

However he had little control over the cavalry (although this did work out to his advantage)

Question 5

William wallace

Answer 5

Positioned men well so that the rear was guarded by forest
Used Schiltron effectively

However he neglected his flanks, he had little control over his nobles who retreated and did not use cavalry nor archers well.

Question 6

How many troops

Answer 6

English-14000

Scottish -10000