Battle of Falkirk

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath retreat of Scottish forces
consolidation of English control
retreat of Wallace
temporary Scottish control of the area
gptkbp:armament gptkb:sword
gptkb:Cavalry
gptkb:infantry
bows
swords
spears
pike
crossbows
longbow
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
lower for English
high for Scots
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Scots
English
gptkbp:commander gptkb:King_Edward_I_of_England
gptkb:William_Wallace
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:memorials
historical reenactments
reenactments
in local history
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:films
gptkb:literature
gptkb:artworks
gptkbp:date January 22, 1298
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
historical novels
gptkbp:english_forces_strength approximately 15,000
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Bannockburn
gptkbp:fought_against open ground
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:William_de_Warenne
gptkb:David_de_Strathbogie
gptkb:Walter_Stewart
gptkb:Alexander_de_Seton
gptkb:John_de_Balliol
gptkb:Robert_de_Ros
gptkb:Robert_the_Bruce
gptkb:Edward_II_of_England
gptkb:James_Douglas
gptkb:Richard_de_Montfort
gptkb:Richard_de_Clare
gptkb:Simon_Fraser
gptkb:John_de_Warenne
gptkb:Robert_de_Mowbray
gptkb:Henry_de_Bohun
gptkb:John_Comyn
gptkb:William_de_Lacy
gptkb:Hugh_de_Cressingham
Edward I's legacy
William Wallace's legacy
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future battles
shaped future battles
increased English control over Scotland
influenced Scottish resistance
gptkbp:historical_significance inspired future generations
symbol of resistance
marked a turning point in the war
influenced Scottish nationalism
part of Scottish identity
demonstrated military tactics
part of national narrative
contributed to the rise of Robert the Bruce
highlighted English aggression
led to increased support for Wallace
showcased leadership of Wallace
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_Froissart
gptkb:The_Bruce
The Bruce by John Barbour
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Falkirk
gptkbp:involved_forces English knights
Scottish infantry
gptkbp:involved_technology crossbows
war horses
gptkbp:involved_units Scottish cavalry
English knights
Scottish infantry
English longbowmen
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkirk,_Scotland
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Falkirk_War_Memorial
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:King_Edward_I_of_England
gptkb:Edward_I_of_England
gptkb:William_Wallace
gptkbp:outcome_for_edward_i retreat to England
gptkbp:outcome_for_wallace increased fame
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Wars_of_Scottish_Independence
gptkb:First_War_of_Scottish_Independence
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Stirling_Bridge
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Siege_of_Stirling_Castle
gptkb:Battle_of_Dunbar
gptkb:Declaration_of_Arbroath
gptkb:Battle_of_Falkirk_(1746)
gptkbp:result Scottish victory
Scottish defeat
gptkbp:scottish_forces_strength approximately 10,000
gptkbp:scottish_tactics use of schiltrons
gptkbp:significance boosted Scottish morale
part of the Wars of Scottish Independence
demonstrated English military strength
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Scotland
control of central Scotland
gptkbp:strategy defensive positions
gptkbp:tactics cavalry charge
longbowmen
use of longbowmen
gptkbp:tactics_used cavalry charge
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkb:Jacobites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4