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John Balliol, in an attempt to assert …
Years: 1296 - 1296
John Balliol, in an attempt to assert Scottish independence during his reign, mobilizes troops and prepares to invade northern England.
Edward I responds by immediately invading and subduing Scotland, receiving homage from many nobles, including Bruce.
Edward’s forces storm and captures Berwick-upon-Tweed on March 30, 1296, sacking what is at this time a Scottish border town with much bloodshed, slaughtering most residents, including those who flee to the churches.
After sacking Berwick, Longshanks’ forces defeat and imprison Baliol, then …
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- Anglo-French War of 1294-1303 (1294–98 and 1300-03)
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- Dunbar, Battle of
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Years: 1296 - 1296
Locations
People
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- Anglo-French War of 1294-1303 (1294–98 and 1300-03)
- Scottish War of 1295-96
- Scottish Independence, First War of
- Berwick, Capture of
- Dunbar, Battle of
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Subregions