Battle of Bannockburn

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Bruce addresses his troops; a fanciful illustration from Cassell's History of England, 1902
Bruce addresses his troops; a fanciful illustration from Cassell's History of England, 1902

The Battle of Bannockburn (June 23June 24 1314) was an important Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence. It was the decisive battle in the First War of Scottish Independence. In this battle, the Scottish king Robert the Bruce defeated the English king Edward II.