The Battle Of Falkirk Flashcards
Who were the two sides in the battle of Falkirk?
Scottish v English
How were the Scottish troops arranged?
In schiltrons
Who advanced and how? In the battle of Falkirk
The English advanced in a three line battle formation
What did the English cavalry do? Battle of Falkirk
Split into two sides to attack the Scots on both flanks
What did the Scottish cavalry do when they saw the incoming English cavalry?
They fled
How was the Scottish schiltron defeated?
Edward ordered the infantry to approach the schiltron followed by heavy cavalry. Longbowmen also fired from behind.
What side was Edward 1 on? Falkirk
English
What side was William Wallace on? Falkirk
The Scottish
What was Edward 1’s army’s strengths?
More men, selected fighting ground
What was William Wallace’s strengths?
Good tactics, inspired his men, skillfull and tactical
How many more men were in the English army?
5,000
What made the English victorious?
More men
Superior Armour
Sturdy helmets
What year was the battle of Falkirk?
1298
What was the main reason the Scottish lost?
The cavalry fled
