Today in History
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Today in History |
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August 5 , 1305 |
As a leader of the Scot battle for independence, William Wallace was the scourge of Edward I of England. Utilizing many guerilla warfare tactics when he had few soldiers, and brilliant battlefield tactics when he had forces to lead, William Wallace was eventually knighted and called "Guardian of Scotland and Leader of its armies." Edward I was obsessed with his capture,and eventually Wallace was betrayed by those in his ranks loyal to England and the wealth it could bestow. Edward I had Wallace tortured, drawn and quartered, and finally beheaded.
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