Line of Fire is a History Documentary programme. Next Show TimesTagsLine of Fire: Bannockburn 1314Series 1, episode 0Take a look at Robert the Bruce's tactical trickery which enabled him to overcome the superior English forces, led by Edward II, during this most famous of Scottish battles. Bruce gathered his spearmen behind pits to protect them from the cavalry and the English knights suffered badly. The following day, the Scottish forces gained the upper hand and Edward was forced to flee, only narrowly avoiding capture. Click to see when Line of Fire, Bannockburn 1314 is coming up on UK TV |
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