EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 37 MIN

Bannockburn: How Robert Bruce Defeated Edward II and Shaped Scotland

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode unpacks the 1314 clash that turned the tide of the First War of Independence, exploring battlefield tactics, political context, and how contemporary accounts shaped our understanding. It looks at what really happened on the muddy plains beside the River Forth, why Scots managed to outmaneuver a numerically superior English army, and what the victory meant for Scottish identity and later negotiations with England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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