The Battle of Bannockburn: How Scotland Won Its Freedom

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Bannockburn, the pivotal 1314 clash that secured Scottish independence from English rule. They delve into the strategic genius of Robert the Bruce, the controversial use of schiltrons on boggy ground, and the brutal murder of Sir Henry de Bohun. The conversation covers the siege of Stirling Castle, the English supply lines, and the aftermath that led to the Declaration of Arbroath. They also examine the contested details—from the size of armies to the location of the famous 'bog'—and discuss how Bannockburn became a national myth. A must for anyone wanting to understand Scotland's fight for identity. #Bannockburn #RobertTheBruce #EdwardII #StirlingCastle #Schiltron #ScottishIndependence #MedievalScotland #BattleOfBannockburn #HenryDeBohun #ThomasRandolph #JamesDouglas #EarlOfHereford #NewPark #Borestone #FexingoHistory #ScotlandHistory #History #MedievalHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo