Scotland vs England: The Battle of Bannockburn | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Join Dan Snow and Helen Carr in this full episode about the definitive story of the Wars of Scottish Independence, from the rebellion of William Wallace to the rise of Robert the Bruce. Discover how Scotland fought for its freedom against England's King Edward I, culminating in the crushing Scottish victory at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Historian Helen Carr, author of 'Sceptered Isle', joins us to explain the pivotal century that forever changed the course of English and Scottish history.
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