Battle of Falkirk

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_Percy
gptkb:Edward_III
gptkb:Falkirk
gptkb:Marquess_of_Granby
gptkb:Wars_of_Scottish_Independence
gptkb:House_of_Plantagenet
gptkb:James_II_of_England
gptkb:Robert_the_Bruce
gptkb:Battle_of_Bannockburn
gptkb:Edward_I_of_England
gptkb:Scottish_War_of_Independence
gptkb:Scottish_Wars_of_Independence
gptkb:Scottish_kings
gptkb:Clan_Cameron
gptkb:William_Wallace
gptkb:Stirling,_Scotland
gptkb:Claymore
gptkb:Wallace_family
gptkb:Edward_I
gptkb:River_Forth
gptkb:Sir_James_Douglas
gptkb:King_Edward_III_of_England
gptkb:Jacobite_risings
gptkb:Jacobite_Risings
gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkb:Braveheart
gptkb:King_Edward_I
gptkb:Jacobites
gptkbp:aftermath retreat of Scottish forces
consolidation of English control
retreat of Wallace
temporary Scottish control of the area
gptkbp:armament gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:weapon
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:Edward_I_of_England
gptkb:William_Wallace
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:films
gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:date January 22, 1298
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:films
historical novels
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Bannockburn
gptkbp:fought_in 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 approximately 10,000
approximately 15,000
English knights
Scottish infantry
gptkbp:involved_units Scottish cavalry
English knights
Scottish infantry
English longbowmen
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Falkirk_War_Memorial
gptkb:memorial
historical reenactments
reenactments
in local history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkirk,_Scotland
gptkbp:outcome increased fame
retreat to England
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: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:tactics defensive positions
cavalry charge
longbowmen
use of longbowmen
use of schiltrons
gptkbp:technology crossbows
war horses
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy