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Battle of Melrose (1378)
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| Battle of Melrose | |||||||
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&sq=PHP&lang=en&file=File:Battle_of_Melrose_1378_Douglas_forces_defeat_Thomas_De_Musgrave_Governor_of_Berwick.jpg) The 1378 Battle of Melrose painted by Andrew Spratt depicting Archibald Douglas (mounted figure on the left) about to kill a cavalry troop in Musgrave's army (middle) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Scotland | Kingdom of England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Archibald Douglas | Thomas de Musgrave (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| ~500 (reinforced by unknown size) | ~10,000 | ||||||
The Battle of Melrose was fought in Melrose, Scotland, in 1378, between England and Scotland. Despite the Scots being outnumbered 1 to 20, they still defeated the English, and even captured their leader.[1]
- ^ "Battle of Melrose". www.douglashistory.co.uk.
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