What was Bruce's ability as a military leader? Flashcards
Why was Bruce being the son of an earl beneficial for him?
He was trained from a young age in military tactics
When did Bruce learn the art of Guerrilla Warfare and how was this beneficial?
Feb -Summer 1307 when he went into hiding in the south-west of Scotland. He made surprise attacks an ambushes, for example using tactics of surprise when winning in the North 1307-08 such as at Loudon Hill
How did he delegate well at Bannockburn?
He divided his forces into three brigades. One was commanded by Thomas Randolph earl of Moray, the second by Edward Bruce and the last by Bruce himself. He was able to trust his generals and they were loyal to him
How was Bruce able to strike in many places at the same time?
He could trust others to carry out tasks such as Thomas Randolph, Edward Bruce and James Douglas
Give examples of treaties and truces used by Bruce?
Forced the MacDougalls of Argyll to accept a truce in 1307
How did destroying castles, Urquhart, Inverness Nairn, Inverlochy, after he captured help hi win in the north?
It ensured his enemies would make no further use of them
How did the use of mobile schiltrons help RTB at Bannockburn?
Instead of staying in one place and being vulnerable to archers, he taught the schiltrons how to move in order to push back english cavalry. At bannockburn this meant the English knights were kept hemmed into a small area by the river and unable to use their powerful charge
How did Bruce prep his army well for battles?
He dug pot holes in the ground before the battle of Bannockburn
