Prestonpans 1745: How the Jacobite Highland Charge Upended a Hanoverian Army

The Battle of Prestonpans shows how terrain, surprise and morale can overturn conventional forces, as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Highlanders defeated Sir John Cope’s army in under an hour. It explores the tactical use of misty marshland, the role of reconnaissance, and why contemporary reports vary on losses. The clash set the stage for a perceived Jacobite resurgence that altered political expectations across Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices